The  Gym is  rather   large. It  take up , alot of the  area on the  ground floor   with the  Scoreboad  wall and such above it...Included are.

 1 bank of heavyduty treadmills ( 12)

 another   wall has   1 Bank of  weight machines... (12)

 a'cubby arera   about 12X12 feet has  4 weight benches  for  free  weights..  there are  4 heavy bags   and  4 speeed  bags along the  other  wall and  6  stationary bikes and ellipticals

through a  dooe  , opposiet the Gym lokcers  is a   Olympic  sized  pool, with a large  sauna   tunked  back on the  wall that  would  face the rear prking  lot.

From Locker Room

The Stadium Gym was much bigger than Lindsey expected. She actually didn't have a vision of what it would look like before but she found herself comparing it to a tiny workout room maybe only twice as big as she would find at a hotel. But after a moment of thought she realized it did have to serve a football team with 50+ members. When considering that, she thought that maybe it wasn't big enough unless the team didn't all try to use it at once. But it did have everything she needed.

Before starting her workout, Lindsey indulged a self-guided tour. The treadmills and weight machines stood out on opposite walls, but nestled in a corner was a small free weight area, and another area with heavy bags. Nearby that were the elliptical machines and stationary bicycles. Peeking through a door next to  bank of lockers, she found the pool and a sauna.

Most likely because of the time, the gym was empty. While that gave Lindsey plenty of privacy and full access to whatever equipment she wanted, she found herself missing the crowd. For a convenient workout place, though, it would be fine a couple days a week as long as she made a point to get to the public gym a couple days a week.

Another thing this gym had a lot of was room. The areas occupied by equipment were a little cramped but there huge spaces in between. It would be no problem finding a place to stretch and warm up. The only difficulty was figuring out where. After a quick consideration, she decided do all that by the heavy bags.

Apparently she picked well. In the corner by the bags were some mats and hanging next to the bag gloves were a couple jump ropes. Pulling out at mat to the open area, she started her stretches. The stretching was more about loosening up her joints and warming her muscles than actually stretching. Ever since she was a little girl she had had been extremely flexible. Full splits and torso contortions came easily, as did having an unusually wide range of motion for her arms and her legs in all directions. It was very helpful in all the dance and gymnastics classes she had taken during her childhood, and it was an absolute must when she volunteered as an assistant for one of her fellow drama student's magic act. Her friends and family were much relieved to know she wasn't really cut in half at the end of semester show.

After stretching, Lindsey went through a set of calisthenics. Some crunches, a jumping jacks, lunges with weights, followed by pushups, more crunches, jumping rope and then finishing with still more crunches and good use of the ab wheel. When she was done, her abs were telling her that she overdid it, but she had a super tones tummy and she meant to keep it. That meant going over the machines and doing suspended leg lifts and Ls in between her weight workout.

She was on her third set of Ls when she heard two men having a conversation as they entered the gym. One was a stout but shorter than average black man with close cropped graying hair. His 30-something companion was taller, over six feet, with bright blue eyes and blonde hair perfectly styled for his way too handsome features. The blonde had that tall athletes physique; strong but not too big big and so well toned that she couldn't help but stare and feel a slight flutter in her belly. She didn't recognize them, but their Patriots t-shirts gave them away as visitors. Both had towels, so they were obviously there to work out also. When they saw her, they stopped, ogling her while she finished her set, then came over.

"You don't mind if we share the gym with you, do you?" The blonde asked as he approached. "I'm Eric Alts, Wide Receivers coach for the Patriots. And this is Ralson Hick, DB coach. You look familiar, have we met?" He offered his hand.

Lindsey yanked her towel off a nearby machine and wiped her forehead and then her hands before giving them a friendly smile and accepting the hand shake from each of them. "Hi. I'm Lindsey Garret, beat reporter for the Dragons. I don't mind at all. This place is more than big enough."

On Lindsey's answer, Eric looked over at Ralston, questioning at first, but then nodding.

"Okay, yeah, Lindsey Garret." Eric's gaze went back to her. "You're the one that interviewed Calvin Stokes. And I did see you reporting at the Titans game. I don't usually pay attention to the commentary but you did stand out. You're so much more impressive in person."

"More impressive?" Lindsey raised her eyebrows. "What was so unimpressive about me on game day?"

"Please forgive his poor choice of words." Ralston interjected, "What he meant was that it's hard to really tell what someone's like on a television screen. That was some fine reporting, but a living person is better than a picture."

"Exactly!" Eric nodded. "You're no bullshit insight made me smile. you're really good at this."

"Well, thank you both." Lindsey grinned. She knew what he meant, or she at least suspected, but it was fun to tilt him of balance. "It was my first game. Actually, you're the first people to compliment me on it. So, thank you again. A girl can get a complex around here with the lack of constructive feedback."

Eric almost coughed on his laugh. "You're kidding right? Tell me you don't know how talented you are. You're insightful, courageous, and beautiful. The way you handled Stokes was incredible. Nice job on that too, by the way. Some guys are still living in the stone age. We don't need that in the NFL. You did all of us a favor."

"Wow. Thank you." Lindsey chuckled. "I certainly could get used to you hanging around."

"I would love to." He briefly looked over at Ralston again. "But I don't want to distract you from your workout." He looked around until his eyes settled on a weight machine nearby. "I'll, uh, just be over there." He tossed his head in that direction, then smiled before heading over there. Ralston stayed behind a moment.

"That boy really likes you, Lindsey." Ralston said, watching Eric get ready. "I've never seen him so taken by a woman. I think he ran off because he doesn't know how to handle it. I'm impressed." Rolling out his lower lip, he nodded emphatically with respect.

"That's so flattering, Ralston, but I'm seeing someone." Lindsey really was flattered. The guy was gorgeous and he had quite a charm about him.

"Yeah, I know." Ralston continued to nod. "You and Adam Bronk. But I don't see a ring on your finger." He grinned. "See ya around." Ralston went over an joined Eric at the weight machine.

After the two Pats coaches started their workout, Lindsey went back to her gut training. The conversation left her a little uncomfortable, not because she didn't like it, but because she did. Her cheeks were warm and butterflies were cavorting in her belly. She shouldn't have felt that way, but the butterfly's didn't care. She needed a distraction, and the fly machine was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Lindsey's workouts were designed for tone, not bulk. Light weigh with lots of reps burned the calories and strained the muscles without causing her to add bulk. Not that her body was built for bulk, but lean muscles with the right hint of definition was where she liked to be. After setting the weight appropriately she laid on the bench and gripped the handles. After a twenty count, she did thirty crunches, then went through another set. She did five sets in all, but had to pause after. She was working harder than usual, but wasn't sure what was motivating her.

"Holy shit, Lindsey. You're amazing."

Lindsey looked over to see Eric and Ralston staring. If it had been Steele she would have been annoyed. If it was Eddie, she would have been disgusted. But instead, she felt that flush in her cheeks and that tingle. She always liked attention, but she especially liked Eric's. Again the idea of being attractive to him gave her mixed feelings, but being attracted was unnerving. She looked at the clock. She had plenty of time, but she didn't want to run out of there and look like a flustered school girl. So, she played it cool.

"Thanks, I guess." She gave him a confident smile. "I don't know about amazing, but I do work hard when I get the chance. So hey, I met your beat yesterday. Lacy. She's awesome. We're going to hang out at the beach in a bit."

"That's great! Lacy's a sweetheart. You guys'll have fun."

"The boys at the beach are gonna all be walking funny."

"Ralston, come one. Show the lady a little respect." Eric held up a hand to cut him off from saying anymore. "Don't get me wrong. You're going look great in a bikini. I wish I could be there." He looked over at his partner. "But we don't have to be so crude about it."

"Yeah, yeah, I'm sorry Lindsey. I'm just a little outspoken sometimes."

"It's fine." She giggled. "I work on a football team. I can handle worse than that."

Ralston chuckled. "I'm sure you can. you and Lacy probably have a lot in common where that goes."

"Ralston!" Eric rolled his eyes. "So, Lindsey, seriously. You really are amazing. I'd like to learn more about you. Maybe we can chat more this week? I mean, I know you have a lucky boyfriend. So, just a friendly talk. What do you say?"

"Um," Lindsey's alarms started going off. Was he really just interested in hearing about her career goals and favorite coffee? It sounded like a proposition, but he had been respectful and he acknowledged Adam. It would be rude for her to say no, but she wasn't sure she should give him more of an opportunity to get under her skin. "Maybe? I don't know. I have a full plate this week, and I'm flying up to Indianapolis for Friday night and Saturday. I can't promise anything."

"That's totally cool. I understand you're a busy lady. Here." He handed her a his card. "Send me a text if you have an opening for me to slip into. I'd be totally up for it."

Lindsey leaned forward to accept the card, noting that by not asking for her number, he was leaving it all up to her. "Um, sure. If something opens up I'll let you know." She noticed the time. If she wanted to shower, she had better get going. "But, guys, I have to run. It was nice meeting both of you." She stood, picking up her water bottle and towel. "Maybe we'll see you at practice. Take care."

Lindsey headed for the door, glancing once back over her shoulder to wave goodbye.

To Locker Room.

Ben came in to the gym, which appeared deserted. He picked an exercise bike, jumped on and started to pedal.

After about half an hour, he decided he had had enough. A quick swim and he was done for the day.

-> Townhouses via Dragons Den

From Locker Room

When Lindsey and Mindy entered the gym, Lindsey spread her hands wide as if presenting the place. "So, what do you think? It doesn't have everything, but it definitely has more than I need. Yesterday was my first time here. I used that area over there to stretch and warm up."

She waited for Mindy to make a decision before moving on to stretching.

 Mindy looked around. She  just put  her  duffle in the locker, since she was already dressed to work out.

 I'll use  the  treadmills  for a bit. These things are nicer  the Titans had... we could only use the stuff when they were on the road.

"Okay great. I'll be just over here"  Lindsey skipped over to the area by the heavy bags to stretch and warmup like she did the day before. She started with some light motion to start, swinging her arms overhead and lifting her knees high. Her first standup stretches consisted of shoulder rolls, forward chest openers, hip circles, hip openers, and standing quad stretch. Next came the side, forward and back bends, then she finished with rib circles and head rolls.

To start her seated stretches, Lindsey executed some deep toe touches. Deep meant that she folder herself forward with her face between her knees and reached well past her toes. She was an avid dancer growing up and was remarkably limber, and though she didn't dance as much, continued stretching kept her flexibility in prime form.

While in the middle of doing her side split, Lindsey noticed Eric Alts and Ralston Hick come in. Her legs were out straight to either side as she twisted to hold her ankle and pull her torso down against her thigh. Without changing position, she checked her watch. The Patriots coaches were there about the same time as the day before. From visiting Lacy the day before, she knew that the team was still at the hotel, so she wondered what brought these two over to the stadium so consistently. Maybe they were just there to work out. She gave them a brief wave.

"Wow!" Eric called out as he entered. "I wish I was that flexible. Has anyone ever told you how amazing you are?"

Lindsey smiled and shook her head. "Good morning Eric. Good morning Ralston. How are you guys doing?" Staying low, she switched to her other leg.

"Hi, Lindsey, we're doing well." Ralston nudged Eric and tossed his head at Mindy on the treadmill. He greeted her also. "Hello there, good morning."

"Now there's two of you? I've died and gone to heaven." He turned to Mindy. "Hi, I'm Eric and this is Ralston. You must be a reporter also."

Letting Mindy speak for herself, Lindsey turned in place to a front split and repeated her leg pull. She held it for ten seconds then turned 180degrees to get the other leg. When she twisted back to a side split to reach center, she huffed a chuckle when she noticed Eric marveling at her.

"I'm sorry, but that's really distracting. If Thrash was that flexible he'd still be starting on Sunday."

"If you hadn't coaxed him into running, he'd also still be starting on Sunday." She teased.

Ralston exhaled a silent 'Oooooooooo'.

"Oh, you didn't hear about that, did you Mindy? Eric here thought it would be fun to have his wide receiver, Thrash, race Adam a hundred yards before Thrash had a chance to warm up. Now he's out for a year."

"Aw, come on. It was just a bit of fun."

Ralston just raised his eyebrows and went over to the weight machines to set the weight.

 Mindy was  running, she wasn't  running a full sprint, but  she wasn't jogging either,  I didn't see it, but i heard  about it. Damn stupid move there . You have a guy who was a college  sprinter, who thought he  could make more  money catching a football, then international track...

 Those  guys are  like  guitar strings... Bronk was a football player who ran track... and if you go back to  highschool and college?, there aren't too many guys faster...

she looks over her   shoulder, sweat  starting to appear on her  forehead, in the direction on Lindsey.I did some research? North Atlantic Conference 400  and 200 champ his JR and SR year? mile champ is Sr  year, Placed  first  in every  Olympic  trial he took part in...all of those  and? he  could throw a Javelin out of the stadium. But he  didn't work on that much...

 Ralson says,then?  why all that stuff  about Lloyds Of London   suing anyone they catch  timing him in the  40?

 She Giggled.If I understand it  right? I called his old Highschool coach , who coaches with Hamilton. It was a  slap back  for  turning him down for the Olympics... Hungary, France, Barbados , England  and Russia wanted him to run as  an expatriate.... Personally, I would have jumped on BArbados! Can you imagine the hero  he would have been  over there  when he  came home  with  3 or  4 gold medals? But? that means we wouldn't have saw what he's doing now... you saw what he did to Thrash? The man  just went through practice and just finished  a 100 yard sprint, and he beat Thrash like a bad dog...and , if
 Echo Bill  and Bob  are right, Thrash jumped the  gun, and Adam waited a heart beat or two..

 then  she  runs a bit harder like  she is angry,Thrash is  probably   happy? He has a good reason not to go out  and get beaten  like  an old rug, and still collect   the check he gets  for  a guy who gets  paid to drop passes...

Lindsey raised her eyebrows at Mindy's biography of Adam's literal track record. Her surprise for both her completeness, and for the content itself. She was smart and inquisitive, both important to the success of a journalist. Lindsey also envious that she didn't think to ask those questions. She just took it for granted that Adam was fast even though she had only just heard the day before that Adam had a history in track. He never once brought it up when she had asked about his background.

"Hey, in my defense" Eric raised his hands almost defensively as he shrugged. "I didn't know any of that. If I had, I wouldn't have made that suggestion."

"Hey, Eric, get over here and spot me." Ralston was sitting on the bench press machine bench not so patiently. "Yak while we work out. Sorry ladies. He just can't help himself."

Lindsey smirked and shook her head as Eric went over to help Ralston without argument. "So, Lindsey, I hear you won't be here for the Pep-Rally. You're going to Indianapolis for the college semi-finals? Why so far out of your jurisdiction?" It was a machine, so Ralston didn't need actual spotting, but Eric helped him a little on the last few reps.

"You know, that's good question I keep asking myself." Lindsey had moved on from stretching to windmills. She spoke loudly so she could be heard even when reaching to touch her opposite toe. "Max Woodson suggested it. He plays for Auburn. Not sure why he did. I guess, for my part, I liked the opportunity to broadcast to an audience of 20 million. I almost didn't go because there was so much going on, but my boss didn't nix the idea or even try to talk me out of it, so I just followed through. But now I have Mindy going with me so we're going to have fun and get some exposure."

"Yeah, having a big audience can be enticing." He took his time getting set, glancing over to make sure Lindsey was watching.

As he took his turn, he pushed out twelve reps with far more weight than she would have guessed he could. She must have shown her surprise, as she caught his little smirk when he was done. But when he did some big rotations with his right shoulder, she realized he might have strained himself more than he was letting on.

"Easy there Davey Crocket." Lindsey had moved on to jumping rope. She spoke breathily as she spun the rope at a brisk pace. Her voice carried a combination of warning with a hint of concern. "This isn't the Alamo. Don't hurt yourself there okay?"

Ralston chuckled, not bothering to hide it.

"Ha ha, smart ass." He chuckled, accepting the jab. "I'm fine. This was from the other day when I overthrew a ball at practice." He pressed a palm to his shoulder and did few more rotations.

"That doesn't change a thing, now does it?"

"No, I guess not. So are you going to make it back for the game?"

"Oh, yeah. I'll be back Saturday night. I'll be at the game bright-eyed and bushy tailed."

Eric laughed as watched Ralston do his reps. "Oh now that I'd like to see. I just had an image of you scampering around the sidelines with wearing a big bushy tail."

Lindsey rolled her eyes. It actually was funny, but she restrained her laugh. Mostly.

 Mindy     didn't pay any attention to the Coaches.  She  stopped  a bit   to increase the elevation on the treadmill.

  I'd like to  know. why two Pats  coaches  are working  out in the Dragon's  Gym, rather then  getting  your Meeting Prep? I never see a Dragon Coach   until they leave  the meeting Rooms. Unless they are hunting  down a player.

 she  begins to run the uphill, as hard  as she was  running the  flat

Lindsey cast her eyes back at Eric and Ralston as she did her crunches. She was interested in that answer as well. She had guessed that they used the Dragons' gym because hotels had notoriously tiny workout rooms, but Mindy was right to wonder.

"Oh, you know, Mindy..." Ralston shared a glance with Eric."The hotel gym is too small and doesn't have everything. So, we come early to set up and then decided to come in here to get in a workout. The team won't get here until after nine, so we have plenty of time."

Lindsey shrugged at his answer. It sounded perfectly reasonable. As she noted earlier, they did come in at about the same time. The day before, Lindsey was further into her workout bit this morning she went and delivered gifts first, so she started later. Even if Ralston's explanation wasn't true, he wasn't going to reveal the real reason he might be trying to conceal.

The part that had her confused was how Eric was behaving. When she first met him the day before, he was perfectly charming and she left with a good impression. Of course she knew he was interested in her, but he played it very cool and even won her over as not a boorish lech. Not a high standard, to be sure, but enough so that she felt like she could socialize with him without treating him like Eddie or Jim Steele. The Eric that showed up on the field yesterday afternoon was very different. That Eric was more aggressive and childish. He made a show of taunting Adam, and even called out Lindsey as 'his girl'. She didn't like that Eric at all, but when she interviewed him and Bossel after the race, he was back to being normal. She was inclined to just believe that the antagonistic Eric was just a show of pregame competitiveness. And while Lindsey liked Lacy Owens, Lacy was keen to push Lindsey towards Eric in their conversation after only a mention. Lindsey had Lacey's number, and was almost certain that Lacy had already been in Eric's ear telling him that Lindsey was asking about him. And yet, this morning he was playing it cool and charming. It just made her think that maybe she was being too full of herself and he was really just a nice guy, despite Lacy's stories of him sleeping around with cheerleaders. Even if he was, that just made him a red-blooded male.

Eric and Ralston continued on their workout for the next thirty minutes with only making some occasional conversation with Lindsey. Eric came over once to spot Lindsey when she was lifting dumbbells. He was still being charming and even funny, but for the most part he just helped her with her sets. Ralston came over a couple times to make drive by comments about how Eric must really like her and how he'd never seen him be so coy and natural around a woman before. He was clearly selling for his friend. She was familiar with wingman tactics, but Ralston wasn't totally ineffective.

Mindy was a real runner. She had increased her speed several times eventually move at an amazing pace. When Lindsey was done with her cool down exercises, Mindy said that she was on her down ramp and would only fifteen minutes more. Lindsey used the time to do some final stretching, during which Eric came over.

"Hey can I speak to you a minute before you go." His voice was lowered but he wasn't whispering. "Do you mind if we chat once in a while? I mean just to be friends. "

"Oh," She huffed a laugh, "that may be a bigger ask than you think." She noticed that Ralston had gone over to chat up Mindy.

"Hey, I know you're with Bronk and all - the lucky guy - and I don't want to get in the middle of that so, if you don't want to risk it, I'll understand."

Lindsey sighed. "Okay fine." She regretted agreeing as soon as the last word passed her lips. Then she thought maybe she could get something positive from it. "But. No more antagonizing Adam. You'll be respectful or you're cut off." She took out her phone. "Okay. Air drop me your contact info." She did the same. "I mean it. Adam is now a talented and effective player for whom you have total respect. Just take a cue from Merkins."

"I swear. Scouts honor." He held up two fingers in a scout salute. "Cool. We'll talk soon. have a great day." Then like a child with a cookie he'd been rewared, Eric left, pulling Ralston with him.

Hoping that didn't come back to haunt her, Lindsey hopped on a the treadmill next to Mindy and cranked it up to a pace for a half mile run. "So... what did Ralston have to say?"

  Mindy snorted,Not much,  he mostly watched  by boobs   bounce  as i ran, He was blocking for Alts, so  i wouldn't   be around , i guess.. Not that its  any of  my Business.

  wiping her self with  a towel, she said,guess i need to shower up, get some of the  'oil stains' on my shirt  from the rgeasy stares.,  wish the  damn treadmils faced the other  way...who know what my rear looks like!

Lindsey picked up pace for the virtual second lap. "Yeah." She huffed as she hit the high gear. She was going for under three minutes. "Don't know why... he .. had to.. run cover. It's not... not like... Eric wanted a kiss... or anything like that." She started breathing too hard do talk as she leaned in to a full run. It wasn't a sprint but it was a full on run. The end time came in at 2:58, but them she continued at a cool down pace and continued with that until Mindy was done.

"Yeah, he basically wanted permission to text me." She said after she had enough breathing control. "I said he could if he promised to treat Adam with respect. Meaning no more taunting or antagonism. So, we'll see."

"So, definitely time for a shower." She said as she stepped off the tread mill.

To Dragons Den by way of showers in Locker room

  Mindy  Giggled, but it wasn't Mirthful.Look? I don't know  what its like  down here, I'm feeling my way around.... But you  got the   Phsyco Energizer Bunny on your team... now, if you're   gonna slow  down the   Dragons, who do you go after?.. The old saying 'all's fair in Love of war'... Pats are at  war . I  mean? they have a semi-Detente  going on here..but  don't kid  Yourself ,

 she  held  up her   arms  then grabbed her towel...Like i said?  Not My business..right?... and she went into the showers.

<<<Adam, from Meetings

  The Door  Opened.. Long was  on a treadmill. Ralston  was  on a  pec machine and Alts  was  lifting.

  As Mik  and  Adam entered, Alts   say up....hey>  Book worm? aren't you supposed to be  in class  , did you polish Sim's  Apple  today?

 they all laughed   except  Mik and   Adam, Miks stood with his arms  crossed,  giving his head a slow shake.

 Turnign to Long, Adam said,Hey Long?  there's a weight  limit on that  machine, you break it, you bought it...

The  OC , who was indeed, a bit over  weight..stopped  and stepped  off the machine. Mik looked  at him  , closed his eyes  and  shook his head  'no'...

 so you here  to   ask my tips   on how to be a good  NFL  wideout? Ralson Laughed...

Adam turned to Ralson its funny Huh? considering you're secondary  had  to bring a washed up head case into the mix, because you can't coach the guys you do have..

Ralson   stood   and Mik laughed...really mate....?

 Then he focused on Alts,you know how it is with start pupils? we get hall passes  anytime we ask...Now?  some one    has been telling me  about  certain dicks heads spread slanderous   Things  about   Lindsey.... The door opened  an Not   Came in he  had his own cell in his   hand, he stopped   as  Mik nodded help to him.

 Got proof her  Bro... me and her  hoked up on the phone, maybe  set  somethings up later  to 'talk'  here?   I'll show you...

 stay there.. toss it  here... it will be better for both of us....

 Alts grinned, this was it!....Just  touch  run.. there's all the pics   she let me take, you can here  her  agreed to meet and talk...

  Adam  held up the  phone...You all saw him throw his phone at me..right?  even Mik had  an questioning look on his face.

 there was a low whistle   form Mik...damn good  Picture Mate... They listened  and     Adam  nodded to Noto...

 Got somthign to show you to...Go ahead , Noto...

The  screens in the   Gym all light up..  the view they saw  was  from above  and slight;y behind   Alts  and Ralston.... Their  private  snickers and  whispers, all too clear on the   screen..noto even had subtitles.

  Alts and Ralson's mouths  Droped..Long wtched,  as he got angrier and angier.

  there were talks  about  various forms  of sex,  t Ralson  said he wanted a turn as well, but would be fine if he started out with Mindy... then     the  next clip  was   Alts showing Rlson  his   phone with the contact ...' this is the end  of   'The Bomb"..and that  bitxch who  helped take down Stokes"

 Long  Looked at the two...You dumbassed motherfuckers..... he looks to  Adam, who else is seeing these?

 Noto raised his hand,Every screen in this  building, The Editor's desk aat new jack Studos..and  an Email is ready for the Commissioner's Desk... all i have to do  is push this  button...

Adam looked at  Noto's  Phone.. and pushed the Button....

 Adam!...you pressed the Button!

Alts  and Ralson were no longer laughing. Long looked at Adam..anger and surprise,You just destroyed two men's careers!

 Naw?  Not  me? The   did it themselves... all i did, was push a button....amazing how  funy it was to take advantage of a women...but when the sword swings  both ways, it seems to cut deeper.... Can't wait for the  Commish to call... ? Oh, and  since you threw  you  phone at me.... a look of anger crossed Adam's   face  as the phone   flew  and hit the  concrete , blowing into  bits of plastic..

 I should kick your ass right here  and now?

 Long took of   for the  Pats    end of the Field, the whole way through the building Screens  were showing what took place, in a loop...

 You got your Buddies there to help?

 Mr Noto is just  The head Tech guy..he  got the information i needed...

Mik shook his head,I ain't here  to help him, I'm here to make sure  you two don't escape...

Adam smiled..Ralston stepped  back, Alts was   crying   in frustration...why would you do this!....I might lose my Job..

 after the  crap that happened at the beginning of the week.. Hoost  will wait to see  you resignation, before  the end of the day..I would imagine , Ralson as well...but..who knows, he might like perverts..right?

 Alts Launched himself at  Adam. The wide out stepped to the  Side  and pushed  Alts  into the wall , where he hit , head first.. 4 security officers  got there   , just  as   Alts launched...

 The  security guards  let Alts  away, Ralson  went with them...

 noto said, what do you want me to do with the Email...

 go ahead and send it  to Yuto, with the  note that the  Pats think we sent it to  Collins... Yuto can do what he wants... send a copy of the   Video to  Lindsey... and a the video  of   our little talk down here.

 Noto nodded , his fingers on his phone like a tap dancing centipede ,sent!...both of them...

 thnk you, Noto... Adam and Mik shook his hand.

 This was  to  help Miss  Lindsey..yes..and you?

 lindsey for sure.. i would have  taken  my own payment   when i got a chance..

  we are all Dragon Family.. he bowed to Adam  putting a  fist into his open palm.

 Adam and Mik  followed suit Discipline  and Honor...  Noto smiled  and left...a worker  came in to   Clean, Adam dug into his  shorts  and Gave the  guy a  5  dollar bill.. Tha phone  bits? that's my fault...

 you were gonna lave the fat one for me again, we're ya, ya hoser ya...

 well..yeah?  why...

 you always  do that, then i have these big lubberly bodies on top me  after  i knocks  ''em out!

 they laughed  and went up to the   meetign room, just as  everyone  was  heeded to  Offesne and defesne  meetings...

 Player, meetings>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Following the walk-throughs on the field, Ben went down to the pool for a swim. He enjoyed swimming almost as much as running... and both were good for building up his stamina and general cardio. And those helped with his performance on the field.

Anyway, swimming was fun.

By the time he'd reached college he was already committed to football, but he sometimes wondered how things would have turned out if he'd done track or swimming instead. He'd had a couple of friends at college who had started off as swimmers, and now were doing triathlon quite successfully - shooting at slots on the Olympic team, last he'd heard. Maybe he should check in with them. Last he'd heard, Isaac was involved in an IT start-up in California (like fleas on dogs, those were!) and Jesse was in law school, he wasn't sure where.

By then he'd had a good swim, so he climbed out and dried off before getting dressed. He checked his phone to see if Lu-Ti had responded yet.

From Meetings

After a quick change, Lindsey entered the stadium gym. It was a great facility with state of the art equipment, but it was also empty. Occasional ass slaps aside, she found she preferred the more populated commercial gym. Not for the gym, but for the other people. A therapist - or snide rival - might point out that she likes the audience. At some level she does, sometimes, but mostly it's really just that empty places feel cold and desolate, no matter how nice they are.

As she went through her workout, Lindsey sometimes caught herself cheating. It was less that she wasn't doing everything she should, but she did catch herself not stretching as far, mot minding her form, and sometimes quitting a set a second or two early. With no eyes on her, she didn't have the instinctive urge to look as perfect as she could. As a remedy, she set up her phone and videoed herself. It wasn't the same, but on occasion she did blackmail herself, threatening to put that video on YouTube if she didn't shape up. It mostly worked.

Somehow, the time got away from her. By the time she got to the elliptical, she was behind by ten minutes. To make it up, she put in another accelerated and more rigorous session. By the time she was done, she about melted off the machine, and had to lay out on the floor to catch her breath. Zoning out a couple times, she laid there unable to move until almost ten o'clock. She still found it hard to move, but the Collins interview was in twenty minutes and she looked like she had just spilled out of a drain pipe. Groaning to her feet, Lindsey grabbed her phone and towel and staggered back to the locker room.

To Dragons Den by way of Lockerrooms

From Den by way of Locker room.

In the gym Lindsey started her routine like she always did. She took time stretching doing calisthenics.

"I think we need to organize another girls night out. What do you think, Mindy?"
This message was last edited by the player at 22:17, Fri 03 Mar 2023.

  Mindy was  streching. we  could?

 Jenny entered the Gym...I need  to get a  real spot  in NJS? I mean? this gig isn't bad? but  how long  before they think they  don't  need me?

 Mindy. looks across the way at  Lindsey,I don['t know? That Eddie  guy is headed for a tail spin, and he'll take KAte with him.. there's two spots opened there

"You're doing great, Jenny." Lindsey was doing a super wide split and stretching down on her left leg. "Just hang in there. EG is making sure you pay your dues. Even if Kate and Eddie don't go anywhere, I heard the Amotas want NJS to have more nationwide appeal. That means more spots. Do you want broadcast, or more investigative type stuff?" Jenny was smart and ambitious. Se had the looks for the camera, but her personality was a bit too no nonsense sometimes. Staying low to the ground, Lindsey swung her torso to the right leg. "Just be patient. Your opportunity will come." Swinging to the center, she reached forward with her torso against the ground making a perfect T with her legs straight out to either side and no gap between any part of her and the floor.

"Have you talked to EG about it?"

   Jenny was doing toros   bends   and  swivels , he  Blonde poney tail flipping around.

  No?  I'm too  new. I just happened to be in the right place at the right  time to get thi gig..I think Kate was  supsoed to add that to her tool box...and? I don't want EG to think   I'm ungrateful.  Heck.. i get to see  alot of stuff no one else does?..and when i come here , i get to see these  guys? Mik and Adam  could be a comedy time. except  on the field, then they are  damned assassins..  Duke, Payne  heather ? where else  fdo you find people like this?

  Mindy  ran on the treadmills to  loosen up.You're not kidding.. The Titans acted like  a pro football team, but they are more like  frat boys.... you come here, and they have  pep rallies  and  Victory parties, yet..they are more professional..and yeah.. they got great gys to look at down here.

"I can't argue with that." Lindsey was standing now on one leg, doing a ballet stretch, pulling the other leg all the way up to where she could lean her head against it. After ten seconds she did the other leg. "The guys on this team are all gorgeous. I mean there are hot guys on on other teams too, but it's like the dragons recruit for it. And they're nice. Nice isn't a requirement all the time, but it's refreshing. Some of them are maybe too nice. I honestly don't know how some of them are single." She shifted to hand stand splits.

 Mindy  gives a shrug,... well? maybe its the old  thing , where  we throw  away nice guys? I've seen it  happen. Look atvAdam.. two hot looking.. well? Linda is  hot looking, Lana  has that hair thing going on...

 Jenny  Giggles, Yeah? what's up with that.. she did tome it  down  after her and the Hot Dang guy merged  bands. didn't want to scare the red necks away

 point is? they tossed him..right?  I don't see that?  its  like flushing the winning lottery ticket down the drain.

 Jenny snorts,I've met  'ok guys'. Can't  really say  I ever  met  a Nice  guy , until i saw some of these guys.. Ben, Duke, Payne.. they are  locks for   'spouse ofnthe week".. Mik, Adam, Smokey, theyb have thier weird things, but they don't try to sell themselevs , like a used car  dealer.

Linsdey was now skipping rope. "They don't try to sell themselves at all. Sure there are women who throw themselves at men, but them not taking an interest? I get it I guess. Why work for it when it's coming for free, but that's not being nice. Either they just don't care where it's coming from, or they just kinda simpy and wouldn't be getting any women if they weren't jumping into their laps. Guys are supposed to chase. That's how it works. There's nothing wrong with that. Chasing doesn't mean they have to be a Steele or an Eddie. I mean seriously, guys, do you really want a guy who gives up after a little resistance? Do you really want to give in just because the guy has a great one liner or a cute back-flip? A guy who chases you when he has lots of easy beautiful options is a guy that wants you, and not just any cookie at the top of the jar."

"Even Adam didn't exactly chase me. But he did show specific interest. Although, at the time, he was still technically with Linda. I guess that makes me a Jezebel."

 Mindy  waved her  had  as she  stepped off the  treadmill grabbing her  towel  and  wip0ing her face.

 I'm tired of being chased... I like it when guys  leave  , when i brush them off. one the very...very,,rare  chance  that  there is someone  that might  catch my interest,, i won't  play the game, .. I'm tired of the game... she looks a bit sad.

 Jenny  shrugs, as she unrolls  the 'ladder'  and  begins the foot  exercises, , white sneakers   moving  fast as most DB and  WRs  in practice... I blow them off.. i had   enough crap with guys  at  invitationals . not  giving a  damn about how well i ran, but  more  interested in  unitard, or shorts.

 Mindy, shok her head, as she smiled at  Lindsey,Talk about , 'right place, right time?"

 Jeny paused    as she  watched the  clock  for her   10 second break  between reps.So? Adam's a Dog?

 Mindy frowned at Jenny.

"Hey, to each her own. Chose what' best for you, but there are consequences to every way. You're letting your bad experiences with a minority of guys cloud your vision. I guarantee you have guys in your friend zone that would be great boyfriends, but you won't give them the opportunity. Me? I like to be chased. And I want to see that they aren't simps that let me do all the choosing.."

Lindsey Laughed at Jenny. "No. Adam isn't a dog. He wasn't happy, and really nothing happened until after he called to break up with her."  Well there was a kiss, but there were extenuating circumstances. "Look. Linda basically threw herself at him. They were supposedly friends, but then she called out Lana for cheating on him and then declared herself his girlfriend. Then she barely spent time with him. And then she was cheating on him the whole time. So, when we were getting along he decided that there were better options out there. So he called her to break it off an found out that she wasn't working on a project like she said she was. She was in Aruba with Max Fline going to orgies. So after all that, we started an official relationship." It was still kinda dicey, but all things considered....

The conversation got lighter for the rest of the workout. Lindsey finished on the treadmill, then went to the locker room to shower and change. There were stories to file, and then there was the Cindy and Lissy interview to prep for.

To Den by way of the locker room

From Meetings

After a quick change at the Lockers, Lindsey and Mindy entered the Gym. The place was empty as it usually was at barely past seven AM, so they had the place to themselves. Lindsey started like she usually did with a full stretching routine in the open calisthenics area.

"So, what new Chica? Good job on deciphering the Havers enigma."

  Mindy shrugs.Not too much. Just the studio and Dragon stuff.... That Havers  thing,  the way Adam was  flipping through those slides. I noticed that guy never  moved..so i asked.

 I used to watch  Adam   with Mik or Ben  when i stopped over..the  dertails  sheesh.. i bet he knows  what they ate for  dinner?..but he was looking for something  'big"..i just saw a guy standing there.

"Maybe." Lindsey was in a full split stretching over to her left foot. "But it was exactly what needed to be seen. Sometimes it takes a new perspective to spot the obvious. I'm sure it helped." Over to the right. "Maybe Sims will give you MVP for the game."

"So, I'm going to be gone all day after the meeting tomorrow. I'll be doing a modeling gig on the Pirate Cruise." She shifted to the center, reaching out and flexing her split past horizontal "I'll have Jenny cover the practices and write the column. If you could help her out that would be much appreciated. There was another shoot for Natalie Comfort in Jamaica. They actually asked for me by name, but it would have taken all weekend and I can't miss the title game." She closed and crossed her legs, flipping onto her back like it was a dance move. Throwing a leg over she stretched her lower back and hips with her shoulder flat on the floor with her right shin as flat on the floor to her left side. "I was bummed, but I expect there'll be more opportunities."

  Mindy  nods  and Shrugs,Its a big name..right? but sometimes they need to be  told they aren't   as important as they think they are..  If they liked you to call you..they'll call again? Unless they are dumbasses  and don';t know what a Title game is... I'll Help Jenny. Bob and Bill will be here  too..Ji;; will be here from NFL  Network.. she'll be  all over the place. it will be  like Christmas  for her.

Lindsey rolled her eyes at Jill's name. Her left leg was over on her right side. "I'm sure she's a very nice person. I mean, she's a Dragon super fan, like us, but keep her out of Adam's locker. I can just imagine her popping out to surprise him wearing nothing but a big green bow."

With her legs straight out in front, Lindsey folded forward, touching her head to the floor between her knees. "Am I being too catty? I don't really have the right, I know, but every time I see her I feel like she's going to shudder out an orgasm when she says the name Bomb."

"Oh I have to tell you about the commercial Carlton dreamed up. We'll be doing it on Friday."

 Mindy Giggled,I like the way she handles  her show..and? Bragging up the Dragons is a plus..makes up for that Bills  guy, he drives me nuts.

 Yeah?  But  there's no worry  , right?. He  never left you for any one? he's not going to Leave Sage  for anyone?.. If she is nice when she gets here, he  treat her good, if she's a Dumbass in  real life, she'll  get treated like  Lacy

 Rumors  of  the Commercial is all I heard.. who's all in it.

Lindsey switched to the bench, stretching backwards over it, using a dumbbell weight to arch back.

"It'll be me, Sage and Adam. And an announcer. Basically, there's a new version of the Bomb Burger with Bacon. I'll be representing one, and Sage the other. Adam will be trying to choose which one he wants. Then the announcer will tell him that he doesn't have to choose, he can have both."

Using the weight to keep her in place, Lindsey started doing straight up leg lifts.

"At first I was thinking that it was maybe suggesting the wrong thing, but then I decided that it's just fiction. Cute fiction, but still fiction. Acting isn't real. So I was like hell yeah, let's do it. It's actually funny."

  Mindy Giggled...do you know how many fans  that will reach!./. Your Fans, Sages  Fans , Adams  fans ..Big King Burger Fans..and  people  who liked  you and Adam  toegther will  love it..and those who like Sage and Adam will like it... Linda  won;t like it! she giggled.

Lindsey laughed about Linda. "That's reason enough to do it."

"So that will be the first production out of Dragon Studios. After the Superbowl, we'll kick off a couple movie projects. One fantasy and one SciFi. It's ambitious, but our director thinks he can pull it off. We had the unveiling yesterday. Carlton and Orato were there, along with Yuto. Our director is Paulo Sancho. He's ruffled a lot of feathers by succeeding doing things his way. And there were a couple of the actors there. Cole Hamilton and Harley Donovan. Cole is great. Harley... she's interesting. Impressive as hell, but a bit high on herself. But if I was in a bad part of town, I wouldn't mind if she was there with me. Chick is a bad ass."

  well..I hope it does  well..  since they sent  Lark packing,  I'd like to see her face presed up against the glass, wishing she was here. she snorted,..Mik still thinks  she's hot.

"Yeah, well, she's beautiful." Lindsey moved on to the jump rope, skipping as she talked. "I mean, let's be honest here. But she's...I don't know...Some kind of control freak. I'm so glad to be out from under her thumb. Of course now Carlton Cross is exactly in her place, but somehow I don't feel the same about him. I guess I trust him more."

"I have a date tonight with Wade." She forced her breathing to be rhythmic and in time with the beat of the rope "We're going to see Space Fire at the plex. Maybe dinner after. I'm looking forward to that. He came by this morning to tell me that he's been looking forward to it also. It should be fun."

 Mindy   smiles  a bit.Mik like him, that commercial we did was dun.. it  sounds  Like Carlson   is  using  Adam like a comic  front man?. No serious  undertones , just  fun and hawking burgers.


 Wade.. wow.. he's a big guy... He seems  nice. Him and  his Buddies  are mad  about somehting..whatever it is , Caoch has to get rid of  it. This is a bad  time to have something  rotten in the locker  room.

 so? how did that happen?

"Shoot!" Lindsey hissed. "I meant to talk to Sims about it. Damn it."

"At the watch party, I went party crashing. I ended up at Wade's. Rock was there, so was Salcido and Cruz. So Rock was upset that San Diego had to play at ten AM Pacific time. He was saying how the league was east coast biased and stuff like that. It was no big deal, really, but Salcido wasn't liking it. The big issue came when Rock said that the Dragon's were really untested. It was part of his opinion that we shouldn't get too cocky about a game. But maybe it was the way her said it. I think he just meant that the Dragons haven't really had to face a team that could really challenge them. It just came across as him saying that they haven't paid their dues. The other guys were pretty offended. It got heated but then he complained that they were taking Monday off, saying basically that by doing so they weren't taking the Jets seriously. That was the straw that broke the camels back. Crunch and Cruz stormed out and Wade was obviously irate."

"I tried to break the tension a couple time, but it didn't work. Anyway, so at the end it was just me, Wade and Rock there. Talk about tense. I don't think he realized how mad they were because he stuck around. I thought it might be because of me, so I left. I think that's what that big pow wow this morning was all about. I'm kind of feeling weird about it. I feel like Rock is entitled to have his opinions and that it doesn't reflect on his commitment, but he should have been more sensitive to the mood in the room. The other part is this is news. I don't know how to report it, or even if i should. I was there, but not as a reporter. And if I defend Rock, then players will be pissed. If I side with Cruz, Salcido and Wade, Rock will be upset. If I stay neutral, it might look like I'm not supporting the team. But if any of this leaks, then I get scooped on a story I was present for. SO, I'm fucked any which way."

 Mindy shook he rhead  with a furrowed  brow,what a dumbass? and he stayed  there  after  Wade's  buddies left...who does that!

  her face was grim,Last year..  Titans were on a  5   game win streak. Looked like they might  run the table and take the division.. every  one was  workign ..cept one Guy Hanner Shaw.. DB ... 3 year player,,not bad, but he wasn't going to be on  an all star team, anytime soon... he  complains about playing time, and his contract  and   was shooting his mouth off , about the  team being   one touchdown away from Collaspe...

 She started  to hit the  Big   bag,   short  hard     jams  with   Roundhouses  mixed in.he was right.. other guys  got Bummed  out, it  affect the cohesion  and the team fell apart.. 3  games  left in the regular season, they only had to win   two of those..and they  went  0-for.

 The team cut him, right after  that last game. since we didn't makle theplayoffs, it didn;'t matter, but  he  was sent out of town on a rail..he's up in Canada now

 The Punches  were   getting harder.Those guys  sweated  through  17 games together..plus  everything since April, you get a   NFG come in  and antagonize them.. that could be just what the doctor  ordered for the Jets.. rift grow fast, that's why Adam  let
 Hall and  best beat up on hom in practice..'taking  one for the team"... and  also why he
  punched   Hall out.. at least that's what Mik says..If  Mik was right, it was a good thing..well.. except  for   Adam..he  took a pounding.  she giggled  darkly,at least Adam doesn';t have to eat  through a straw.

 You know? the whole country has been waiting for some thing like this.. The team kept  Steele out of the  limelight, until the Dumbass wreck the car  while   drunk.. two under aged  girls  in the back.. he might never see the   inside of an NFL   locker room aagain//but that.. and   the other things  were taken care of pretty fast... this comes out, the other announcers  will be  all over it.. trying to push the splinter in  deeper so the infection takes  root.

"I don't know if this is big enough to cause deep discord. I get where everyone is coming from but it's just one guys contrary opinion. I'm sure Sims will know how to deal with it. No one's asked my about it, and I'm fine with that. I'm just not sure how to report it... or not report it. If you think it will be something hostile press will pick at then maybe just staying quiet is best. Or I can try misdirection. Acknowledge the rift but make it about something trivial like pie recipes."

   Mindy  was  hitting the  bag harder.wasn't he  Wade's  guest? how do you do that  at  someone places? I mean..sure.. as  Things go, its  not  as bad  as  a backer  getting his   face broke., but if there was anyone who strongly disagreed? no one said anything...but.. this  , little or not.. If the Guys are Bummed out  enough about it.it  could get bad?... At UT?  two girls  didn't like  other girls using  Vanilla    body wash, so they threw  any one that they could find.. the  girls  with the lost body wash went  bus!..The Coach had to change the whole like  up, just to separate  the two from the  1st string... First string got better., the  body was girls most their scholarships  at the end of the season.did stop of   from making the playoffs  though..

"Yeah. I get it. He should have been more sensitive to the other guys. But what am I going to do about it. I guess I'll bury it, but if there's any discord in front of the Jets, something might leak."

"You know, the guys are going to be in here soon. I kinda want to watch them work out. So you think they'll mind if I ogle them and drool?"

 Mindy giggledIts  Only fair, right, they Look us  us  enough..but? you aren't allowed in thier showers. she waggled a finger

  Fry and Hebner  entered. Hey ladies , guys are  going to  work put for  40 Minutes or  so, and then go to lunch. You can stay if you want, Just give up a machine someone wants it.

  Fry was unrolling the  ladders  for the speed guys to use.  all the Guys  had their  shorts and  T-shirts on  for practice  anyway, so they  Came in the  went to the   fav work outs.

 Line man  wet to the free  weights,  Backs and LBs  went to the mqachines..   Adam and most of the  skill guys  went to    dumb bebs   for ;fast twicth' lifts..in short order  Line man  were yellign  as they  tried to beat the ersonla   best's in  bench  and curls

  some  guys ran the treadmills...fry had the recivers and Bck who weren;t lifting do the ladders , timing them, Then   Adam Got   Tracy  to  cover the  ',mostly haled  ' mark on his  hand,  and  began to hiit the speed  nagg   ..Mik  hit the one next to  him and they were trying to see who  could get the thing ts  to go the fastest with out Missing

"Why can't i join them in the showers? I'm single." She giggled.

Fry and Hebner came in to warn them. "Maybe we should go do some callis and stay out of the way."

Lindsey went over to do some body weight exercises in a place she could watch, keeping Mindy near by so she could whisper comments

"Look at those biceps... yum"

 Mindy worked  with kettle Bells players  were   jagging  each other  to push them to the PRs.

 Hebner  brought a tackling Dummy in.. he  called outalright..  Side   Jumps over the  Dummy,, the  guy with the most   jumps in 30  seconds.. I but thier lunch  at  The den

 Non of the lineman  cared to  try, to high of a  Jump, let alone sideways.. a few backers    tried , DBs and other  such did.. Mik waved it  off because of his knee.

 Adam  punched the Heavy  bag while he  waited his    turn.. Hands  moving like a blur.

Bronko takes the challenge.

Ben came in, not a big fan of the gym. He preferred to run or swim. He looked around the equipment, then taped his hands and set to work on a heavy bag.

at least half the team, noticed the  ladies  there, It may have  even helped work outs  a bit. As  no one  wanted to look like a slacker. The  fans were on   and  the doors  open  as the  guys  t-shirts   were  soaked , hair plastered .or  bald heads  shiny  with sweat .

 about  40 Minutes into the works outs , Sims and Cal  came in, they watched  quietly for a minute or two, and Sim   called out.

  Finish whatever   sets  you have going. Then go and change  , we have visitors coming in at Lunch, to watch our practice  and rub elbows  with Dragons. After  lunch we hit the
 drills  hard, and  we'll have a  10 play scrimmage.

 Cal and   Sims  nodded  and  left to the Den.

 Players  to Den(after change outs )

Ben gave the heavy bag one last resounding thump, peeled the tape off, and headed for the showers.

Lindsey moved around a small circuit with Mindy doing light calisthenics but still watching the players. Unlike the public gym, which was a mix of men and women exercising at various levels intensity, the Dragons were pure machines of masculine power. Glistening muscles, the low rumble of strain, the smell of sweat and effort... it made made her face flush and her juices percolate. More than once she glanced over at Mindy, wondering if she was feeling it the same way.

"Tell me you're not thinking about that shower." Her voice was low and head tilted in that way that said 'don't lie to me'. She scanned the room, smelling the air and barely fended off a few fantasies.

After 40 minutes of arousing torture, Sims' voice rang out telling the guys to wrap it up.

"All good things come to an end. But this one is going to linger with me for a while." She smiled to the guys who looked her way on the way out, but eyed Wade with a bit off hunger as he passed. "...and I have a date. Mhm."

After the room was emptied, Lindsey grinned at Mindy "Best job in the world, amIright?"

Lindsey and Mindy to Den

 Heather came in and smiled at Lindsey and Mindy, then she began her hard workout, she was going toe to toe with the guys on the weights.

From Meetings

Entering the Gym, Lindsey started at her usual place. In the calisthenics space, she started her stretching routine.

"So, how was the pep rally? Did I miss anything?"

 Mindy shook her  head. Afte r changing she  went  right to the  treadmills.No?  Not really, dancing, a few  songs from other   people who got up to sing... Duce  and Havers were trying hit on dragonettes.. didn't  work. I saw Haver  go up to Adam and Sage  and  Adam must of told him to take a hike..Ben and LU-TI left early,, Adam left  around normal ';Adam Time/..Mik and I stayed a bit later, to  help  Yuto keep the party going. But  curfew was catching up.... Harley left  with   Salcido and Cruz....and? heather   left  with Megan.. everyone else  , i guess..Just went home... I figure. if  we win...Monday will be the  Victory party.., and the following week, , Maybe  Tuesday..we'll have a send off party, because  we have to  be  down in Miami for the press things   and all the  stuff the media   tries  to dredge up..By firday before the Game? They are asking players   , what the Sister's first Hamster's  name was.

   I saw your car  outside  of  Wade's    Place.....she let that hang there.

At Mindy's incomplete statement, Lindsey glanced up at her. A sly smile played on her lips. "Yeah. I was there. All night." She was in her split, reaching way out in front of her with her chest on the floor. "I think I told you the other night, that it was headed there. We may have waited too long. After we went to the movie on Wednesday we were both feeling it, but he said it take all night and he didn't want me to be too tired for my Pirate Cruise shoot"

"By the way, that cruise was awesome. There's the day cruise part that goes down the coast. It's like a traditional cruise with sun, and food and pool and activities. Then you can get off at the southern port, or stay for the night activities back to the north. At night there's food and dancing. It's also a bit of a meat market, but if you're there with someone you probably won't get harassed. If you start at the south, then you can party and there are rooms for private time. I mean the rooms are there for the day also. You can do it either way or both. I thought it was great."

"But anyway, waiting the extra two days had him a bit... eager?"

 Mindy  Giggle.....I bet he was?  Britt  says he's one of the guys who doesn't  Sample theDragonettes. he. went out  with Angie   after camp broke, but they only went out a couple times.

 depending on  what Mik  does in the off season, maybe i can talk him into one of those....

 soooo..Big tall  Muscled  up Line backer? That has to be a change?  her  eyes  shift, coyly.

Stretching deeply to her right, Lindsey glanced her acknowledgment about Wade not bathing in the Dragonettes. "I believe it. He does have some kind of ethic about authenticity. I guess it could be good or bad, depending on what's actually behind it. His dry run is definitely over though."

When Mindy brought up Wade's  physique, Lindsey giggled "Yeeeee-ah!" She nodded as she stretched  deeply to her left "He's huge so huge. I have to say I forgot how much that turns me on. When I run my hands over those arms and shoulders." She shuddered. "I better stop before I work myself up. Yeah, it was so... yum. And He's so strong. I felt do fragile when he held me."

"He's so funny too" She turned her hips to make her wide straddle split into a flat vertical. "After like the third round, he was like: IF we do this again.. blah blah. I was thinking, YA! this is definitely happening again. But he's just humble like that. I hope he gets over that, but I think he still has it in his head that I'm out of his league. That's cute... maybe flattering... but also, no. The man is definitely worthy."

  Mindy  Giggled in response.Ita  Amazing how  many women like Bigger Guys, Ya Know?... Kane? he  could have   a shot at a  few of the Dragon Ladies, But  he just  wiats , and see who comes  around and asks  for a dance..

  So... we  win, we  go  down to  Miami ina week in a half or so.. all those    media meets  interviews   .; Yuto  got us a whole , Hotel, so  the Dragons  and some of the guets   can be in the same Builing. Those poor  Jets  hirls    had  to get a hotel 'near' the jets. From what i understand , Yuto sprucj  for a 4 stars  while theJets are at a  2 star..serves them right

Lindsey switched directions for a few seconds then started her spinal stretches over the bench. "I love big guys. I do. I mean, it's not a deal breaker. It's just one of a list of turn ons. I was happy with Adam's physique just fine. But I have to say it definitely adds a lot of heat. You know there's something very secure about being with a physically imposing man." Taking a moment, she used a dumbbell to fold her back over the bench.

"Oh, so like when we left the movie on Wednesday, you know, walking around the square, Wade was worried that guys would be hitting on me. I was like, No. No one is walking up to a woman on the arm of a six-four 260lb football player and trying to flirt. It's not happening. Men have a survival instinct."

After she was done with the bench, Lindsey went into her standing stretches. "I'm looking forward to Miami. The last time I was there, I had a great time. Sage and I went. We were there like three days. I have so many memories.... and some fuzzy areas too, but it was all good. It was insane. I guess this time I'll be more grown up, and we'll have to work this time, but maybe we'll get a chance to check out the Marina - lots of waterfront clubs - and downtown."

"Yeah it sucks for the New York cheer squad. Two stars That's criminal? I mean sure, it's fine if you can't afford better, but the New York Jets can afford better. Jeez, a three star business hotel like the Hilton or Marriott would have cut them a bulk deal. They do that all the time. Luxury has never been cheaper. The Jets managers must be incompetent or they're just that miserly."

"So, how's it going with Mik? I guess it must be heaven. I never see your two more than a few inches apart. I mean other than like when he has to be in meetings and practice."

  Naw? there  was  some time I was at the office, and he goes home. We'll talk on the phone. Its  really cool, some time we'll be  hanging out  and  he'll watch game  films  and
 I'll watch  with him..OMG..talk about opening your eyes. I can see the whole field  now... its   like being on the field with him!

  she giggles again as she steps of the treadmill , wiping her face,Of course, there is the mornings  where i really don't want to get out of bed in the morning.

 I'm going to get a shower, I want  be ready to go out there , with the NFL  folks running around.

"I know what you mean about not wanting to get out of bed." Lindsey agreed as she jumped rope. "For all kinds of reason. I didn't want to get up this morning, but staying was less interesting when Wade got up. He made me breakfast."

When Mindy announced that she was going for her shower, Lindsey nodded. OK. I'm going to finish these and I'll be right there." After Mindy left she continued to skip for another three minutes then followed to the shower.

After her workout, Lindsey swept by her locker and stripped off her sweaty workout gear. She grabbed a towel and her shower bag and headed into the showers where Mindy was already drenching under her spray.

"Hey, chica." Lindsey took the shower head next to Mindy's "I don't know why but I've been really hitting the workouts way harder. Last Tuesday, I went swimming with Ben, but after he left, I kept going and going until I couldn't move my arms anymore. Then I went home and slept. The next morning I hit it hard again. I feel good though"

  Mindy   smiled trying to  get her  long  hair rinsed,Yeah?  I like running.. I've been  doing the stairs  at the studio , when i there for  lunch... that helps me out a lot. Mik and Adam will be running  alot in the off season, I think I'm gonna  ask to run with them

  she   started to  dry off  near the    entrance of the  shower  be  for  stepping into the ,locker  area,, and using one of the  Buildings  Hairdryer  .

Lindsey was a bit behind, just starting on washing her hair. "I like to run, but there's no way I'd try to keep up with those guys. You'll have to let me know how you do." When Mindy left, she finished up her hair then joined her at the hairdryer station. It was too noisy to talk, but tehy finished about the same time. Mindy's hair was longer.

"I guess it's time to chat with Jill. Hopefully she's a bit more centered today. Hey, I wonder why she didn't go to the pep rally? I'll have ot ask her."

 Mindy checked her hair as  is cascaded  down and  went to get dressed.  Forgoing her  skirt she  got a   tight  pair a   jeans and a  Dragon green tank down, and her  white sneakers.

 I'm not sure. how true it is. But she was supposed to sit  in on a dibber with    orato  and his  wife, and  and The Jets Owber and his wife...There change s comign   to the front offcie and  some oversight   folks got the axe and new  Names popping up.. some of the Old school  Owners   are hurting, because they have   a warning already from the way they had the fields when we played them..on the other hand.. That Buffalo game, before my time here  but i still had access to the film// The  got a Commendation from the league , for how fans came out to shovel the stadium.</Rose

<Rose> Mik  had over 100  yards  rushing that game, Sims  said  that was one of the reason they had him, he knew  how to run in the snow!  she giggled

 I like Jill... I hope she stays the way she is.. we need a super fan   on the big networks. ready?

Lindsey finished up her hair and put on camera makeup as Mindy responded. "Yeap. Totes ready."

To Sidelines

(( After AFC Title Game  Tuesday))

<<<<<<<<<  From Den

 as they  walked down the ramp . making the  slight  turn to the  south, and the   passage way that would  lead out the  south end of the  building.  When the  Reached  the double Glass doors  of the  Gym, across the  Tunnel were the double Glass doors  for the  Pool, that was under the    south  endzone bleachers.

The doors  were propped open and giggles  and shouts  could be heard  as  the   Dragonettes    were   swimming  and/or running the   small track that went  around the Olympic  size  12 lane  pool. There  were a couple players  in there as well.

 entering the  Gym, 4  Dragonettes  were on machines, Santos  and Tibbs  were   spotting each other  on free weights.

As they entered the Gym, Wade only passingly noted the frolicking cheerleaders and players in the pool. It was good to see that the team was like a community, but mentally he was preparing for the coming work out. Similarly, he was glad to see others in the gym. Not to be preachy, but the body was on its own clock, and it had different days off than what was dictated by the football schedule.

Having already stretched and worked up some heat, he was ready as soon as they made the center of the room. He looked around, commenting to the Bomb, "Yeah, I don't see any small cars or houses, but we can start with the bench press. Best to add a little warm up though."

Heading over to the bench, she dropped and fired out 30 pushups. He could do more. A lot more. But it was just a warmup.

"First set will be at 75% of your normal workout weight. Ten reps and do them slow, breathing out the whole way up. We don't want to fuck up our shoulders. You go first."

  Adam    feel looses  from the  running/push up thing they did to end their show for the reporters.  he  did  move his  arms  and   legs  in  some difdferant  angles, that he didn'[t  do before the running  drills.

  I like to  do   quick reps, to work on the fast twitch  muscles.. i used the machine s for resistance  work. he   spun the  lock keys..Santos  Laughed..'eh, Bomb...why do you not just lift the bar by itself.. Dragonettes   lift  more then that! Tibbs was a corner, but he  was build  like a Backer.

 why  bother?

  I don't  want extra  mass.... i  can get  the speed i need to  stop or  knock down some one..you guys  have to wrap them up.

  ahhh..but the  chicas like   all that  mass!

yeah?    how mnay GFs  have you had since you got here. Santos got   embarrassed  and Tibbs  smile  dropped   as he  nodded..you right..but that was kinda  harsh...

 well?  Perhaps a lesson  learned  ..right.   he  waited  for  his back to settle in, and then   10 reps  woth the 150..as fast as he was able.. ,..he aited   15  seconds  and did  it  again... The  final reps   cap  15  seconds  later...  and he  sat up .. his chest heaving , as he looked at Wade...how much  do you want on?

Wade nodded and shrugged. "You know, you don't have to choose, Mr.Bronk. You can do both." He grinned, referencing his commercial. "But hey, I'm not going to second guess your strategy. What you're doing is working for you."

As Santos and Tibbs talked themselves into a corner, Wade collected the 45lb plates and stacked them near the bench. Santos was right. The ladies did like the muscles. But Bomb was also right. Muscles weren't everything. "Dude, looking good is only part of it. You also have to have the balls to actually talk to them. You should try it."

"Let's start with 225 for the first set, then we'll jump to 315 for two sets of 12 and 405 on the last. I need ten at 405" He started putting the plates on.

  There was  a chuckle  as  Adam grinned  at  Wade's  commercial  quip.yeah? I have a  couple comebacks  for that..but ,,yeah..

When  Wde  said about talkigto the  woemn, all three of the  guys  turned as  one and looked at him  with  wry smile.

Adam   helped  put the plates on and secure them...Ok?   Be   spotting?   I can chuel around  270?... bit ..maybe?  5  reps?..  so  if they  slip, i can hold  them or  maybe  2  seconds  so get the hello out if the way!

 Tibbs  said,I can  curl  3.... I can spot him if you want..

 alright  , I'll spot  for the first  set..you take over  the  last  sets  we'll  each take a side.

 Lilly came over  and  watched for a bit.225  to start?  you could pick any two dragonettes   and  we would barley add up to 225!

Santos  grinned..It would  be   full to lift though!

 Lilly  giggled  and  when to the pec  machines.

Wade let Adam and Tibbs work out the spot. He was getting his head right. Besides for 225, he only needed the spot for safety. It would really only matter at 315 and 405. The girls thought it was impressive though. Lilly was cute about it, but Wade said nothing. He had no room in his head for that at the moment.

Once the weight was on the bar, Wade laid back and slid under the bar. He placed his hands into position, applying just enough press to get tension in his arms. Afte a glance and nod at his spotter, he pushed the weight off and let it come down slowly with a big inhale. The moment the bar tapped his chest, he pushed, squeezing his pecks and flexing his triceps. One second up, then two seconds down. One, two, three, four, five... breathing out every rep with a loud but steady hiss... six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve. He held it up the last one for a full, second then let Adam help him find the support. Once is twa securely in place, he curled up off the bench and did twenty slow pushups.

"Okay, good start" He said as he stood, yanking his elbows back and wide to stretch his chest. "Two plates more and 30 seconds rest for the next set." After putting the extra 90 on, He paced swinging his arms wide, forward and back to stay loose. Thirty seconds felt like an eternity, but at the mark he back in position, nodding to the two spotters now.

315 was no joke. Even for his size, it wasn't light and definitely too heavy for a screw up. He got his head right and pushed. One.. two... then down, one... two... and up for one second. He pumped out the twelve with not visible difficulty, but the last one was a bit slow to lock out. That was good. Once the bar was back in place, he jumped off the bench and dropped for twenty more pushups.

"45 seconds."

The third set when basically the same. Wade needed a little spot on the last two reps, but he did lock it out and placed it back as he should. Again, there was twenty pushups.

"Okay two more plates and one minute. Last set. Whatever happens, don't lift it for me. Only help enough to keep it from going the wrong way."

A minute later, he was back down. "Alright, this is no joke. Let's do it."

Lift and hold. Inhale down for two seconds. And Up. Lock out! hold.

Down for two, inhaling. Bounce and up, exhaling. Lock and Hold!

Rep, three and four and five and six and seven hep pumped out like a machine. Eight came down a little fast, but not enough for a spot. Up was a little slow, but again, the spot wasn't needed.

"keep it steady." He blurted out as nine came down. He was holding it fine, but his muscled were burning and the spotters needs to pull a bit to keepit smooth. With their help he locked it up, one second then he went again

On the tenth, his teeth were bared and his inhale loud. The bar hit his chest and bounced, but the spotters needed get him started. Once his elbows got to 90 degrees, He took over pressing it out with a loud growl. "AAAAahhhhrrrrgghhhhh" He got it up, needed the spotters helping to get it racked.

Jumping up off the bench, he roared. "AAAARggh, Hell yeah!" then dropped for twenty.

"That's how you do it." He said standing and stretching his chest with big swings. "Fuck yeh." he cooled down for a few seconds then looked at Adam.

"Your turn, Bomb"

On nine,

   Adam  chuckled... a man's  got to know his limitations ...I did  my Iron.. I'll  go do those nice Comfy  pec  Machines ..do  some  ladders and then hit the bags..

 Tibbs   nodded to Wade...me  and Toast  can spot  y0u if you're  Gonna push moire.. Bomb's a  light  wight in the Gym Yeah, Tibbs? But you know  what, the football don't weightall that much. You  guys  are the  trench fighters.. I'm air support.

 he took the   neck machine  beside   Lilly,  set the  resistance   and  began to  push the panels

 a few other  Players  entered the  Gym , waving at  dragonettes  and  other Players   as they did  Miles  and Sloan  came in  and  pointed at  Bronk..You Lost, Little  Man?

Sloan  grinned,Track's Outside?

Adam was pushing through his  machine..yeah yeah..i know....wouldn't hurt you guys to  hit the track...
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As Adam hit the machines, Wade went and did some Military presses. He started with 225 for warmups, ten went to 275 for two sets and then 315 for the last set. That and his bench were his heavy lifts for the day, not wanting to push his legs on weight so close to the Superbowl. After those, he used mostly machines with high weight, but not to burn his muscles out.

At the heavy bag, Wade started with some basic combination drill, throwing in some heavy body blows. His hands were unprotected, so he didn't go as hard as he could, but his legs were a different matter. Stepping back, he went through a practiced routine of kicks, though most were roundhouse style, hitting with the top of the foot and the shin. He did also do some front kicks and knees in between and mixed up kicks and punches in combination sets. On his heavier kicks, the back lifted and swung out violently from the force of his blows. He echoing like a shotgun in the large GYM

   When the    machines were  done, Adam put on a pair  of   gloves , heading to the other   Big   back,  he  punched, jabbed  and  round housed,  and in between  he gave   a hard  forearms, alternating  arms.

  Everything  he  did  was crafted   around his position and his sport.

  Mik  came in..Mindy  ha d went to the Pool...Hey Hoser!.. ya see  Jill  this  Morning..?  Right   after sign off there was one of them 'rebuttal ' things?  Godwin Hammer  told  Jill she  was  a 'Fan Girl" and  that  'the  world  will see  what the 'real  Bronk; will look like
 when the Saint's Black Hole, takes out  all the  dragons receivers..

     each  set of  words    followed  an ever  harder, louder  fore  arm  thud..Well....she is....a   Fan Girl.... not ...a ..damn..thing... wrong..with..that...

 he looked  at Mik who had a grin, as he waled to one of the  Speed   bags  and   talked   as    he  hammered the   bag faster and faster..They ...can....talk..now.. I'll have a Mic in front of me...soon..

  the punched  were hard  and fast..and  got  harder and faster...That's, me  mate..all it takes is ta get the hoser goin' !

Wade listened to the conversation as he finished his bag workout. He then walked over to grab a jump rope and do a cool down. "Who cares what they say. All that matters is what happens on the field. But if they want to play it dirty, we have an answer for that."

   Adam finally  stopped  , he  was   soaked  with  sweat   from  the pounding of the bags,. he  took the  gloves over and  wiped the    down, putting them on the dryer.  His Countenance  had  changed .

  This is the pregame..its  always there. These guys  are different. They WANT to be the bad  guys...That's good. you don't have to feel bad  , about adding to the body count .  I'm going for  another Run...

 Britt watched him leave..geez.. he changed  fast..

 Mik watched him go as he  sat  down on the Leg machine to work....Coaches  in  Hamilton called him, Mercurial.. Guys  just  called him a Nut case. Its good he's like this..this is gonna be a fun two weeks.

  In the Gym, Mules  and Sloan were trying to , out do  each other. as they   pressed  on the  Bench..Miles  was  up to 400..sslaon  had  410.   Mik just shook his head  and worked his legs  on the machine.

  That's why i'm glad  i'm not a 'big man'..to much work  pushing all that  iron..

 Most of the others  cleared out  when the Bigger  guys began to work. The  Dragonettes   went to their lockers  to get hoodies and such  for their practices.

  Mik  was on the treadmill now.  as the ladies  began to vacate

Having already done his workout, Wade went hung around in case anyone needed a spotter or someone to shout encouragement under the heavier weights.

 --->>>> From Complex

 Heather headed for her gym locker got a towel and a spare bikini and the headed for the pool area. She changed before she left the Lockeroom, and then walked into the pool.

 Heather than began swimming laps, switching strokes on every lap.

 Heather swam as the Dragonettes came in, some of them to swim and workout as well. Keather kept to herself unless she saw Megan. She would wave to Megan is she was there and then Heather would go get changed after the Dragonettes left. Heather would then head to the weight room in her bikini.

 When heather    entered, she  saw  Wade  spotting    Maller  as   Dloam spotted   Miles  Santos   looked at  Heather  as he sat on a bench cooling  done. , it was easy to see he liked the   swimsuit.

 Heather smiled at the guys," Hey guys how are you doing, Santos could you spot me on the bench?" Heather went over changed the weights, then took a seat on the bench waiting for Santos's response.

 Santos  Looked around.. Tibbs  was laughing  and  Gave him a   push.  Sloan looked over  and shook his head chuckling.


  The DB  Jumped up...you bet , Mia  Amiga...  he  would help he r set up the  iron and  then weight until she was   ready.

 Heather giggled she figured he would have that reaction. Once the weights where set, Heather got into position and began 3 sets of 15 reps each. On the last set at rep 12 her hand slips and the weights head for her chest.

   Santos  reach ed  and    grabbed the  bar   the Backs of his  hands    between her chest and  the  bar.. Tibbs 'eyes  got big and his  mouth oepned beforte he startrte to  laugh.

Santo's  tanned complexation  got   darker ...I..Um... oh... i..think...i  cushioned..the Blow...

Sloan lost it at those  words.  Santos  meekly  lifted the bar  to get it racked.

 Heather tried to react and then Santos's hands wear holding the bar and his hands where on her chest. Heather was fine, he did cushion the fall, it was a no biggie. " Thank you, Santos, I am going to hit the treadmill, thank you for the help." Heather smiled and then headed for the treadmill, once there she began running working out her powerful legs.

  Santos looked  relieved ..still a bit embarrassed.

 When heather  went to  run, he  sat  back  down toweling off his face, and giving it a sake. Tibbs  was  chuckling.

  It was  now  close to  4, the Dragonettes  were leaving the field. .. the   stadium folks  were  setting things up  for  the dragon Practice  tomorrow.

  the carts  had dummies set  on them and  parked in the  tunnel,  ready to  be  driven out and  set up   back tunnel doors  looked up, the only way in or  out  would be the main gate.

 .  Players  were wipign  down equipment  and  racking the  plates, so they could go take a shower and go home

 Heather finished up her workout and then headed for the Lockeroom to shower and change. Heather smiled and waved at the guys and said to Santos," Thank you for the help." Heather gave him a kiss on the cheek and then she walked out to the Lockeroom where she got changed and jumped into the shower. When she was done she fried off then got dressed, checked her phone and headed up to meet Megan.

  megan was  coming out of the lockers   rooms  as well...lets go  to eat somewhere.. I don't feel like cooking right now?//its
 6 or so?  we  go to your place to relax..tomorrow is  practice  for you.

Heather smiled and replied,Yes let's go get something and head to my place, that sounds great Heather got her gear and followed Megan to her car.

  Megan   got the car started,.. she  flipped through her Phone... well?   there   are two Big King Burgers  close  by.. or there is  a decent  Dining place near here. we're dressed ok for that, we're not trying to pick anyone up?.... or we  could  stop at the Mall  Grab chinese to take back to yur place..

 Heater smiled and replied," Hmm lets try the decent dining place ok Megan, then head back to my place and relax for the evening, like you said practice tomorrow."

 Megan  drove off , they  went  to the Northeast alonf the  beach  road.  a brightly light  place on beach side of the  road, was a Building that looked  like a  sailing ship.. the Bright light  said  ' Holy Ship! seafood  and  barbe que "

 This place is  only  3 years old,  it was built  by  people who were accepted into  the Amota's  'Business boost' program..its   a popular place. especially in the summer.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>  heather  and megan to New  jack thread.

Heather smiled and replied Wow that sounds awesome love to check it out and I love seafood.

----->>>> New Jack

From Meetings

After a quick change, Lindsey and Mindy hit the empty gym. She had a routine. Stretch, calisthenics, then maybe weights then cardio. Since Mindy had to get out to the stands this would be a shorter workout, so she would probably skip the weights and shorten the cardio. Heading over to the open floor, she started with her splits as usual.


"So, I don't think we should expect any big news coming out of the meetings. What we saw today was probably as exciting as it's going to get. Are you going to the Amota party tonight? Assuming I'm invited, I'll be going."

 Mindy  giggles,we're all invited.. Dragon Family..and? y9u can bring a  +1.... Just saying

 he head  tilted back and forth as she  sipped from a  Blue  Powerade,   I may get some  sound bites  from the   Olympian folks , just to add to the show.

 she frowns...speaking  of shows...  our  'buddy' Lacy?  she is having an Interview  with  James Steele on Fux  network.. Its going to be on tomorrow..form Miami?  But..she has to be out of the city, before  The Dragons  com down, because of  a Restraining Order Lu-ti smacked her with..Steele?   we'll have to see what he does, but he might screw himself over as far as  FA moment . And ?  Steele has to kiss Yuto's  ass to get off the suspension list.

they she  gave Linds a sidelong Glance...sooooo + 1?

A dark cloud drifted over Lindsey's head at the mention of Lacy. "Fuck her. I mean, why does anyone want to hear what she has to say?" She glowered for a moment, switching her stretch. "Although, I have to admit, I'm probably going to watch it. You and I have a date. Maybe we can watch it together over wine. I'll make popcorn and hide anything of weight so I don't smash the television. I'm not a Jim Steele fan, but I don't despise him like I do... her."

Lindsey laughed, even blushed. "Plus one? Like who would I bring? You're already going with Mik, and Sage is going with Adam. I mean, you say that like you have someone in mind."

 Mindy  frowned in agreement ,yeah?   She... to me? Is  just as  bad , if not worse then Linda.... Linda  did it  for her own twisted  reasons.. lacy could have stopped it..but she egged it on. she waved her  hand.

 Well?   Carl, at the Gate? he  would be happy to come..Higgins is  a Nic guy, but he may be too shy for you though?

Lindsey stopped, crossing her arms as she stared at Mindy. "The gate guard. Carl? And... Higgins? So, I should go up to Carl, out of the blue - and ask him to be my date for the party at the Amotas?" There was something fishy about the sound of all this.

"You're kidding me, right? After all those conversations where you pointedly said you would only ever consider football players, you're suggesting I plus one the security guard? What's really going on here?"

  Mindy looked up with the air of a snob,Oh?  Excuse  me? she  sniffed  and  sipped her drink like it was wine,Heavans  forbid! , you would be  seen with...a...a... working class person?

   Mindy   turned and  said,you don't need anyone to go there..right? Buutttt... If you would show up...with a someone.... she shrugged.

"Ha ha." Lindsey went back to her stretching. "What? I'm not allowed to have standards? Besides, I didn't say I wouldn't go with him. I don't even know him. What I asked was where this was coming from. I mean, I figured you were going to say Santos or Sal, or maybe even White. I mean, I watched on more than one occasion as you blew off hot guy after hot guy. Your words. 'Are you serious? Do you see the guys I work with?'. I wouldn't turn my nose up at a guard. I mean, not these guards. They're all ex military, special forces kinds of guys. But you know me. Carl would have to ask me."

"Anyway, I was planning on going alone. If I'm going to meet Olympic athletes while single, why would I bring a date? Especially a someone that hasn't asked me. Has never even shown an interest. So, back at you. What's your angle here? Maybe to make Wade jealous?"

  Me ?  I'm just saying. But that's   not a bad  idea , I men, you'd have a buffet, there..  couple Africans, some  Asians,  Little Tiny Island people There might be a Russian in there. I wouldn't bother  with him though...yeah? Go alone..much better to  cruise  the crowd  and all that.

Lindsey's eyes lit up. "Oh yeah, a big African. That should raise... something. I'm not so sure about the tiny island people, but who knows, mayb they have some compensating attributes?" She blushed through he smirk.

Having finished her splits, she skipped the bench stretches and went to her rope jumping.

"Yeah, I mean, it's going to be a busy night before that anyway. We have the BKB commercial to shoot before that. And Chloe will be there, so there's no way we don't linger at least, if not go grab a quick drink. Now Sage and I will have to cut whatever time to make sure we can get to the Amotas' on time."

   yeah..well. it s starts  at  8?  you guys  should be  down with the shooting  by 6..right>  if they start at 4?,maybe sooner depending on how many takes  you need?... Adam  can show up. You guys can come in late if needs be.. I talked to a woman who is doing     three  jumps and the Polevault.. she is very good.. but honestly..i don['t know how she'll  stack up against the Big Guns.  That's  what are  the   elimination things
 are for,

"Yeah. The first one we did on one take. Sage and I just improv-ed. I already told Harley what to expect. She's an accomplished actress and from what I can tell, just as good a flirt as I am, so maybe we'll wrap it quickly. But yeah, there's a good point. orato won't start anything big until Adam is there, and Adam won't show up without Sage. If she's with me, then we'll all show up together."

"I haven't met any of them yet. Well, that's not true. I did meet some Olympian guy last week when I did the Pirate Cruise shoot. We were having fun at the ships club. He asked me to dance. He was gorgeous, but I kind of blew him off. He danced okay, but I mean, we barely got into the dance before he asked me to hang with him the rest of the night with that line: 'see where the night takes us'. I was like, ugh! Really!? He didn't even tell me his name before dropping that on me. I didn't know he was an Olympian until later when I saw him heading to one of the busses for the village. Honestly, it might have tilted me in his favor. I mean, at least I might not have told him to hit the trail so quickly."

  Mindy just waves her hand back and forth.yeah..well..  everyoe navigates the  sea thier own way.   I wnder how many great guys you passed up, ebcause they might have been  respectful or Shy? and how many guys  you  hoked up with, who might have  ended up as 'Steele like"

 Got   burned one  time by a guy like that when i was 17 or so.. I don't gibe in, and that's when i knew what he was about.. so , yeah, to the  9 hells with those guys.

 so?  what to wear, I was leaning to just wearing this?  its good enough  for the studio, it should be good enough  for  a casual  diner
 party   when the  food  will be 'grab and Graze'..or? Dress.. but..I dunno....

"I can't do shy. I can't. It doesn't attract me at all. But I won't turn down a guy because he's respectful. But I'll turn off at a guy who's boring or just kissing my ass. That's not respect. I like strength. Strength of personality and strength of body. I like what I like, but I think you and I like the same things. We both like strong and frankly, we're good enough to get it."

"Obviously I'm more free when it comes to sex, but I own that. It's my body, I can use it how I want. Do those things combined sometimes get me in bed with some creep? Yeap. It's happened before, and it'll probably happen again before I get married. A one night stand is about the excitement. Some of those guys are charming and exciting. And if it's just two ships in the night, who cares what they're really like? My body isn't a prize for the 'worthy'. It's not a crime to sleep with someone who turns out to be a jerk. If they treat me the way I want to be treated, that's what I care about. Asking me to fuck without even pretending to try and charm me - without even asking my name - is not how I want to be treated."

"Now, if it's a real relationship, then I do care what kind of man they are. But no one is perfect. Adam is a good guy, but he can be horrible too. Tyler was downright cold to the people he thought wronged him, and he could hold a grudge for a long time. I'm sure Wade has a dark side, but I haven't seen it yet. But he almost lost me by being too hesitant. Anyway, enough on this."

"Yeah, Sims said casual. That means casual to me. So, jeans and a blouse, or work clothes. I wouldn't want to overdress. Maybe a day skirt and matching jacket with a snug top. Low heels. I wouldn't stress over it. You have a date. I'll be fishing."

 Mindy Sighs,speaking of  Fishing, I have to Go out there  and   face the  neophytes who are  hanging around  our  stadium. I'm Hoping most of them Chase  after  Jill, she is a bit hotter, and a National Name..so that might help.

 ..as  for you fishing?  You have the Bailt, it  depends  if you'll troll, or  if  spin cast...

Mindy to    Sidleines>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

After Mindy left, Lindsey decided to go a bit longer on the cardio. Mindy's parting words about trolling or spin casting stuck in her head. Try as she might, she couldn't definitively figure out what she meant by it. It was like the time she pours dirt in her wine. Lindsey completely misread Mindy's meaning. Now she wrestled with the nature of fishing styles as a metaphor to flirting.

Thirty minutes later, Lindsey's brain was just as exhausted as her body. Wiping the misty layer of sweat with her towel, she left for the showers so she could join Mindy in the stands.

To Sidelines