With the investigation about the shooting incident still on going, Jeremy’s draft application to the American Basketball Association was put on hold. The association doesn’t want to get involve in the matter and have decided to reject him.

Jeremy felt dejected. He became depressed by what transpired. He has lost Reggie and now he lost his chance of turning pro. What would he do now?

Depression started to creep into his being. He fell into the habit of drinking himself to sleep each night. He hanged out in different bars trying to drown himself with beer, so he can forget about his misfortunes.

Days passed and soon months… Gomez went deeper and deeper into hopelessness.

Meanwhile his coach from college, Coach Chris, tried to look for him. He asked around as to his whereabouts. It took some time before he finally found Jeremy.

Chris went inside a bar where, according to his informants, they last saw Jeremy. The place stinks with liquor. It is littered with guys trying to forget about their bad situations in life. On the stage, a half-naked girl danced to the sultry music that was playing.

The coach sauntered to a table in a dark corner of the establishment. He gestured the waitress to come over. By his judgement, this place is masquerading itself as a decent bar but is in fact a whorehouse.

“Yes sir? What can I help you with?”

The waitress, who is in her early twenties with rather large pair of breasts, asked him.

“Just get me some cold beer, Miss,” he answered.

“Alright sir, I’ll be back in a jiffy with your order,” she replied.

Before she left, the waitress smiled at Chris naughtily.

While waiting for his beer, Chris trained his eyes on the crowd inside the bar. He was hoping that he might be able to catch a glimpse of Jeremy.

His attention was caught by a guy sitting quietly in one corner. The silhouette of the person seems to mimic that of Jeremy. He was about to stand up and approach him when the waitress returned with his beer. Chris had to sit down and postpone his plan.

“Thank you Miss!”

The waitress smiled at Chris. Who could not notice this gentleman wearing a black leather jacket and with a face that resembles Tom Cruise. Perhaps she was captivated with his looks.

Coach Chris gulped down his beer with gusto. He entertained himself watching the dancer on the stage while trying to chance upon an opportunity to accost the guy who looks like Jeremy.

In the meantime, Jeremy is drinking some beer while watching a dance performed by a young sexy lady on the stage beside him. The throbbing lights inside the bar made him comfortable and relax. Suddenly, he turned his attention to a waitress who was passing by.

“Miss, can you get me a couple of beers?”

The waitress with a rather huge pair breasts, winked at Jeremy.

“Yes, Jeremy. I’ll get you some more. Be right back. Don’t you go away!”

She passed her hands across Jeremy’s muscular chest, trying to seduce him.

He twitched a bit. He was tickled by what the waitress did.

Chris gulped down his last bottle of beer. He stood up from his chair and approached the guy he suspects to be Jeremy.

“Jeremy? Is that you?”

Chris exclaimed as he came nearer.

The guy didn’t even look at him. The music was too loud. This drowned what the coach just said.

“Jeremy… I know it’s you!”

He shouted even louder.

Finally the guy turned his head.

It is Jeremy. Coach Chris is right after all.

“Where have you been all this time? I’ve been looking for you!”

Gomez didn’t say anything. He does not want to see his coach.

“Come on, say something!”

Chris patted his shoulder.

He moved away from the coach. His mind is screaming.

“Can’t he get my point? I don’t want to talk to him!”

“Alright, it’s okay if you don’t want to talk to me. I know you’re still hurting from everything. I can’t blame you.”

The coach said this as he walked away. Although he was not able to converse with his ace player sensibly, he is happy to note that though that Jeremy is alright.

The waitress came back with Jeremy’s orders. Jeremy started to drink the beer while trying to analyze what to do next when he sees his old coach again.

“How did he know I was here? Did somebody inform him about this place?”

He continued watching the show on stage.

Coach Chris left the establishment. He vowed to return the next day and the day after, until he is able to speak with Jeremy. He needs to know if his superstar player is alright.

Jeremy continued with the habit of hopping from bar to bar. He has vowed to go on doing this until he can’t remember anything anymore.

Chris came back to the bar one Saturday evening. He ordered the same brand of beer that he did the last time he was here. By this time, the waitress already knew the coach. She is the one who has been consistently taking his orders.

“Hi, Chris! How are you tonight?”

“Doing fine, especially now that I saw you, “ the coach remarked jokingly.

“Oh coach! I miss you too!” she replied while holding the ears of Chris.

“ By the way, have you seen Jeremy?”

“Oh not yet coach, he usually drops by late.”

“Okay, I’ll just wait for him.”

The waitress nodded her head in agreement and then left the coach by his lonesome.

Gomez arrived at the bar at around midnight. He was already tipsy from drinking in another establishment. He tottered towards his favorite corner table. Turning to the waitress, he gestured her to give him a bottle of ice-cold beer. The waitress acknowledged him with a simple smile and nod.

When the waitress who took his order returned to his table, he told Chris that Jeremy has arrived. Acting speedily, he walked to Jeremy’s table.

This time Jeremy is ready to communicate with his coach. He opened his heart out with no hesitation. Chris did nothing but listen. When they bade each other goodbye, the coach knew what to do to help his player. He must arrange a meeting with the Board of Governors of the Association. He needs to do everything in his power to convince them to reconsider.