QUOTE : I point to the kitchen. “You remember my friend, Shelly?”<br /><br />He looks back over his shoulder. “What’s up, Shelly? Good to see you again.”<br /><br />Her face is bright red. I’ve never seen her embarrassed like this. She raises her hand and sheepishly waves. “Hey Gus. Good to see you again, too.”<br /><br />He’s fully turned in his seat to face her now. “I must say that I’ve never seen anyone toss a sidewalk pizza with such commitment and precision as you did the last time I saw you. I never got to commend you.”<br /><br />Her face is buried in her hands. “Of course you would remember that.” She’s still embarrassed about throwing up in front of everyone.<br /><br />Gus isn’t mean-spirited. He’s actually being complimentary. He grins. “No, I’m serious. You go for distance. It was impressive. Ride the lightning, my friend.” He reaches over and slaps Duncan on the back. “You’re a lucky dude.”<br /><br />Shelly mumbles, “Oh my God, I want to die.”<br /><br />I join her in the kitchen and put my arm around her waist. “He wouldn’t tease you if he didn’t like you. And as gross as it may sound, he was impressed. He’s a boy