SLOANE
By the time the bus finally slows down, I have listened to over half of my Mood Booster playlist, rewatched three seasons of my favorite show, contemplated faking my own death twice, and seriously considered whether jumping out of a moving vehicle would qualify as a medical emergency.
Honestly, the answer is probably yes.
The point is, the trip feels like it lasts forever.
So when the bus finally begins slowing down, I almost don't believe it.
Then Coach Pete's voice cuts through the bus from the front.
"We've arrived."
A collective groan of relief immediately sweeps through the team.
Around me, people start standing, stretching, grabbing bags, and generally acting like prisoners being released after a lengthy sentence.
Beside me, Carter immediately jumps to his feet.
"Fre
