“Then, what’s the problem?”
“Happiness doesn’t last for me. Something always comes along to wreck it.”
“You have to work at it. Buddy’s taught me that.”
“It takes two.”
“Coach is mad in love with you.”
“You think so?”
“Yep. And the pool is all for marriage. They’re gonna lose a lot of money if you don’t.”
“What pool?”
“Oops.”
Jo faced her new friend squarely. “Give. What’s the pool about?”
“I shouldn’t have said anything.”
“But you did. Now, you have to tell me.”
“Okay. I opened my big mouth. I guess you have a right to know. The guys. The team. They’ve all got bets on when you and Coach are going to get engaged.”
“Oh my God! Really?” Heat suffused Jo’s head and neck.
Emmy placed her hand on Jo’s shoulder. “Hey, no biggie. Don’t stress. You know how the guys are. Like a bunch
