It was midnight when home from the Rogue River Valley, Griff arrived at Caydance's studio on the night of the day that the Huygens IC Chips beat the Rogue River Valley Eagles. (Huygens 26 Rogue River 14). "Scrambled eggs, a lot of bacon, and English muffins with French butter and Marmalade. Yes!" Griff said to Candance. Mimosas garnished with fresh orange slices accompanied this late night brunch.

The police had not yet revealed the name of the intruder who broke into the cottage. Griff and Caydance would not be spending the night at the coach's cottage until security was installed, and a fence was erected around the cottage. A gate at the entry to the Huygens Tech Campus, that Durango had objected to, was again under discussion. The IC Chips were on their way to a winning season. Protecting the head coach was essential.

Out the window, San Francisco Bay was dark except for the lights of boats still sailing at midnight. it was late for game film, but Griff had more to say. "Our side of the stadium was nearly empty. It is that time of year when lab work and studying intensify. But the music to the anthem that the band wrote for the school was thrilling when the team ran onto the field."