I think you would make an excellent lawyer. Of course, most of my knowledge of the American legal system comes from TV, but I can see you in an expensive suit in a courtroom, yelling at judges and criminals, and kicking lots of ass. I think you should do it. I’d hire you.
Legally,
Gentle Giant
From: [email protected]
Dear Gentle Giant,
That has a good ring to it. I’ll definitely be calling you that from now on, though I expect you to be anything but gentle in the bedroom.
Sorry to hear all that about your dad. Anamária is many things, but an addict isn’t one. Unless she’s addicted to power and success, which she very well might be.
As for what I want to do after college, law school is the tentative plan. Or at least the hope and the dream. I haven’t told Anamária, but I’ve been studying religiously for the LSAT. You know, in all my free time. I’ve found that I actually enjoy studying for it. It’s nice to have something that gets me excited again.
I think I’m going to take a practice test over Christmas Break, and then the plan is to schedule the test for January, before the Olympics (if I make the team). I’ve already thought about applications, and I have a whole list of schools I’d like to apply to. I feel a bit in over my head, I’ll admit, especially because I’m not talking to Anamária about it. It feels like I haven’t made my own decision in a long time. It’s nice. It’s refreshing to feel like I’m fully in control of what happens next for me.
Thank you for asking about it. I hope Thanksgiving Dinner is the best America can offer you.
Hopefully legally,
Adonis
Interlude 2
Connie
From: [email protected]
Subject: Follow-up on Adonis’s Evaluation
Good morning, Connie,
It was so good to see you last month in Colorado Springs. I hope that things have been well with you, and that your Thanksgiving was lovely. I know that this season is busy for all of us, and I hope you’ll forgive me for reaching out with a few questions.
As you know, I’m not just Adonis’s coach at Bellford, but also his manager for his skating career. As we have been looking at his future skating career post-baccalaureate, we are beginning to pursue sponsorships. There are a number of brands that are interested, though they are eager for some more information about what 2026 will look like for him.
Now, I know how things work with HPD, and I would certainly never want to put you in an uncomfortable position. Please don’t think that is what I am asking of you. I understand from what you told me that Adonis is on track to be seriously considered for Team USA in the Milano Olympics. Though this warms my motherly heart, it leaves me in a bit of a fuzzy gray area with these potential sponsors. I have nothing concrete to give them beyond the assurance that he’s “in a good spot.” I can’t offer them any guarantee about whether or not Adonis will be on Team USA or not.
Please don’t hear this as me asking for any special favors or unusual treatment. However, in my (as objective as possible) opinion, I believe that Adonis would be an excellent fit for Team USA. I know you believe the same. It would certainly benefit his future career to make it on the team.
I’m sure you understand that, not only as a skating professional, but as a mother. Of course, you must remember as well as I do that you, too, once followed your child’s career closely. I was so glad to assist you with that, and I know that Zane has done well with the doors I helped open for him.
Please reach out soon with any updates you have.
Sincerely,
Anamária
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Follow-up on Adonis’s Evaluation
