Chapter 10
Back in the Game
Two days following Mary’s suspension, Carlos was sitting
in his office when Mary came in—late but only by a
minute or two. She glared at Carlos and sat down. He
could actually feel the anger radiating from her.
He’d thought all weekend about what he would say.
At times when he rehearsed what he might say to Mary,
some words were angry, others less so, and still others
registered disappointment. Then, despite his own feelings
of anger, he remembered what the Coach had said about
the five C’s. He remembered the Coach’s words and took a
leap of faith.
“I’m sorry that our new relationship has started off so
rocky.”
She didn’t move a muscle, just looked straight at him.
“OK. Then I need to ask you a question,” ...