There were more Huygens students in the stands when Caydance returned for the second half. That Huygens was ahead had circulated in the library and labs. Humboldt kicked to Huygens. Caydance was preoccupied with her conversation with Sido and was not sure how Huygens got down the field so quickly. Sido had an appointment with a University archivist on Monday regarding safe storage of the Book of Hours. Huygens was in the end zone. Caydance stood up and cheered. A bell had appeared on the Huygens sidelines. River walked the ball in himself, rang the bell. Huygens 24 Humboldt 14. Across the field, the Rangers coach, whom Griff called "Big Bobby", glared at Griff. It was a pleasant sunny September day in Northern California, but she watched in dismay as in the first Humboldt possession of the second half, IC Chips Defense was unable to stop a Rangers' touchdown. She had forgotten to refill her thermos; the ice was melting in the small reservoir of diluted Margaritas. Time passed.

Near the end of the game, Caydance was vaguely aware that both teams scored another touchdown. However, Humboldt capped their 4th touchdown with a two point conversion and soon scored a another field goal. Huygens 31 Humboldt 32. Huygens was behind one point, but they had the ball. Across the field, Big Bobby was drinking something from a flask. Griff looked up to where Caydance was sitting. Smiled, pointed to Will O'Arragan.