I kicked off the discussion. You have really great potential, and I think with some extra coaching I could make you a world class swimmer.”
“Wow, uh, I don’t know what to say.”
“Don’t say anything, just follow me out to the pool.”
So I spent the rest of third period doing laps, with Coach Overholt calling out suggestions on my technique. XXX “When I asked for help yesterday, he looked like he was thinking about raising his hand, until Neale called me a faggot.”
Ms. Lease and I walked down the hall. The tryouts went great. By the end of the bell I was pretty tired, so I didn’t pay much attention in history class. Martin addressed me. “I’ve already received calls from CNN, FOX, and ABC.”
I continued “This way, Reverend Tucker can make his case, Ms.
