Page 92 of Stepping Up to the Plate

Charlie

Missed you the last few days at the gym. Let me know when you’re back in town. If you need me to spread rumors about Miller having a small peen, I know the guy who runs the Baseball Bulges site.

I have no idea how she knows the person who makes that list, but it is good to know for future reference. I miss working out with Charlie. I love Carina and Tiffany but having a friend not connected with them or the team is a nice change of pace. I realize I need more of that. People who know me as me and not in relation to other people.

Friday 9:42 AM

Me

I think I’m good for now, but thanks for the offer.

I close out of that thread and move on to my other non-baseball friend, Raven. She sent me a picture of a house she recently finished redecorating.

Thursday 10:17 AM

Raven

As soon as you get back, we are getting pampered. The homeowner’s gifted me a day at their spa as a ‘thank you.’ When I told them about your work with the magazine and your blog, they were VERY interested in you coming with me.

Friday 9:44 AM

Me

That sounds incredible. I could use a massage.

She texts back immediately.

Raven

I could use a mani-pedi like you wouldn’t believe. How are you doing, babe? Need anything?

Me

I’m doing okay all things considered. Trying to decide whether I want to go to the game tonight.

Raven

Oh yikes. Do you? Would you have to see Miller?

Me

I always loved watching Georgie play. And the guys. I could always go and not see Brady, but that would be a coward’s way out. I owe it to him and more importantly myself to finish hearing him out and give him the opportunity to say his piece.

Raven

You’re a better woman than I, Lo.

Me

I’ll text you when I plan to come back. I think I need a few more days hiding out.

Raven

Of course! I’m here if you need me.

Aside from my thread with Brady which I checked yesterday, I only have one more unread text. It is from the last person I ever want to hear from: my ex-husband. Our divorce has been final for months. He shouldn’t need to talk to me about anything as it is all settled and dealt with.

Thursday 6:32 PM

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