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wrong and Graham would probably convert you.”
“Ha!” Jake challenged. “You’re on! If I win you’ll stop
smoking.”
“Whatever,” yawned Cathy, stubbing out her cigarette.
“Got to go pick up trash off the freeway early tomorrow.” She hugged Greta and gave Jake’s hand a squeeze.
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Jake watched her stroll away then asked, “Where’s Newt? He’ll like this idea.”
“Him I’ll find,” said Greta. They walked into the adjoining room and found Newt talking to a woman.
“The Jordan rule means they knock him down whenever he goes into the lane,” he authoritatively explained.
“How interesting,” the woman replied.
As if to prove it, a Detroit player swept Jordan’s legs from under him during a soaring double-pump dunk. Air became solid and fell six feet on his back, not moving.
“I’ll curse Detroit forever if they end Jordan’s career,” shouted Newt.
At that moment the woman’s stout boyfriend came back and began asserting his monogamy rights by putting his hand on the woman’s hip. Newt didn’t notice and turned back to her.
“There, my theories sanctified right before your eyes,” said Newt, feeling better that Jordan finally got up.
“You sure are smart Newt,” smiled the woman.
“Ain’t it the truth,” he grinned, leaning over closer. “Not that smart,” said the boyfriend, flexing thick,
tattooed biceps protruding from his sleeveless shirt.
“He gets sloppy when drinking,” interrupted Jake. “He