Julian was a little starstruck. It was the Tide’s catcher, Sheldon Michael. He was a veritable legend in baseball, and it was rumored this would be his last year before he retired.

“Nina! You should have just come on in. Tony got held up by an interview, but he wanted you to come on back.” he said.

Nina walked over and gave the catcher a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. “Good game, Sheldon. You’re looking as awesome as ever.” She said

The big man actually blushed. He glanced up at Julian, and Julian was convinced the guy scowled at him.

“Oh, Sheldon, this is Julian Martin. Julian,...