On Thin Ice
Danny caught me after the scrimmage, already unwrapping a granola bar, focusing like a man who has his priorities in order.
'A-minus,' he said.
I stopped. 'She told you.'
'She told me immediately.' He took a bite. 'I like it. It's accurate.'
'I'm going to be a great assistant captain.'
'Obviously. That's what A-minus means. Almost perfect.'
'Danny.'
'I'm kidding.' He grinned. 'Mostly. Congrats, man. For real.' He held out the granola bar like a toast. I did not bite it, because I had standards, but I appreciated the gesture.
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