"That works for me," Colin said, as if he were surprised by his own comfort.

"What about the fifth person?" Tim asked.

"The person who comes in last after four races has to do a favor for whoever came in first," Taylor said, "Nothing naughty. You know, get them a beer. Kiss on the cheek. That kind of thing. That's all."

"The winner should also get a favor from the new person," Courtney said, "Seems only fair."

Taylor wasn't sure about fair, but she wasn't going to dampen Courtney's spirits now.

Colin was the last person out, but everyone agreed to a moratorium on favors till after the first round....