Lori returned to her apartment the following Sunday. A meet was scheduled for the second day of January and she wanted to be prepared. Jason’s Bowl game took place New Year’s Day. Despite her parting words, it did not matter whether or not the team won. She just wanted Jason to give his best effort. Lori wished she could have attended the game. Jason could have acquired a ticket for Lori. Had it not fallen so close to one of her swim meets, she would have gladly accepted the offer. It was just another inconvenience in a long line of sacrifices. For the first time in her life, that reality weighed heavily on Lori. After the opposing team scored first with a quick field goal, the Seminoles simply dominated the rest of the game. Jason played the best game of his life, passing for over three

