The host nods while dropping his head slightly to hide his chuckle. “Instead of dating in the twenty-first century, it’s turned into dating during a quarantine.”
Drew laughs. “Yeah, pretty much.”
“We wish you luck with both the new season and this new girl. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us.”
“No problem. Thanks for having me.”
He disappears from the screen, and I scream out loud.
My phone rings automatically, showing my sister’s name.
“He just talked about you on TV!” she says in celebration.
“I know! I’m freaking out.”
We chat about all the ways I’m super excited until I have to hang up to get ready for my Zoom meeting.
Before I do, I send a text to Drew.
Me: So, this girl you’re seeing …
Drew: Yeah?
Me: She’d better be hot. Don’t settle for anything less. You’re a pro now!
Drew: Oh, don’t you worry. She’s the sexiest woman I’ve ever met.
Be still my heart.
Me: <3
Me: I’m about to log on to Zoom. I’ll text you when I’m ready.
Drew: I’ll be here!
In front of my students, it’s hard to contain the anticipation racing through me as I go over the plans for the day and give mini math lessons. Then, I answer any questions the students might have.
I send Drew a text to log on, and within seconds, a new screen pops up.
“Okay, everyone, I have a little surprise for you. Nick, this one’s especially for you.”
Nick, thankfully, pays closer attention, as it’s obvious he’s been playing video games while we’ve been chatting. Nice to know he’s at least listening.
“Yeah?” he asks.
I click Drew’s screen and make him the feature view. “Class, we have a special visitor today. I’d like you all to meet Andrew Miller.”
“Wait, what?” Nick yells, and he’s suddenly facing the screen, giving us his full attention.
“Hey, everyone!” Drew says, waving to the class.
“Who’s Andrew Miller?” Mandy, one of the students, asks.
“He just signed with the Giants, Mandy,” Nick answers for us.
“Yes. Yes, I did. How many baseball or softball players do we have in here?”
A few kids raise their hands.
