Chapter 40

“Billy, I honestly appreciate what you’ve done for me, and I love you, Man, but believe me when I say there’ll never be a ring for you, except the championship ring we’ll win Saturday.”

“This makes a great human interest story!” observed Amber. “Stars and star crossed! I can’t wait to interview you two guys tomorrow. Inquiring minds want to know this kind of stuff.”

“I think it would be a good idea if Amber went over the questions she’s going to ask us tomorrow morning,” declared Steve. “It seems wise to have time to prepare our responses, and to be sure she doesn’t reveal Billy’s ‘softer side’ to the public.”

Everyone was assembled in place in the living room by 5 AM the next morning. Gwen and Laura looked fresh and lovely. Steve and Billy appeared slightly less chipper. The local station had decided to air a live interview for the local news before they went national at seven AM.

After Amber introduced everyone she began, “I’m sure most of you have seen the