We needed this one. We've got a tough schedule down the stretch.

I think it adds more fuel. I don't know what Bill does to him or what he does to Bill, but there always seems to be some animosity between them, especially after our last home game against them. That kind of stirred up stuff. It kind of motivates us ... to go out there and kick their tail.

It is disappointing and frustrating. With the talented players we have, we're bigger, stronger and faster than anybody in this league. Some games, we just couldn't put it together. I don't know why.

He gave me a look that was almost pitying, and when he smiled it was the smile of a vengeful god. "My dear Veronica, I am suprised you have not already learned -- everyone has a capacity for cruelty. Not everyone gets the chance to exercise it.

That morning everything looked like it was alright.

One of the joys of writing historical fiction is the chance to read as much as you like on a pet subject - so much that you could easily bore your friends senseless on the topic.