"He wasn't a great violinist to begin with,“ Durango responded. “However, their coach, a retired Baroque Orchestra conductor and former Center for Iowa, continues his inspirational recruiting. This year, the quarterback is a drummer, whose High School stats are respectable. Since he is scheduled to perform in the Bach Christmas Oratorio, in which Mira will also is performing, she respectfully requests that his arms and hands still be working at the end of the game.

"it is also rumored that due to the school's new Reggae Rock, Rock Rap, Street Punk, and Bay Area Thrash Metal track, the Pac Ocean Coach, who reportedly served on the committee for this track, has been successful in recruiting drummers for both the O-line and the Secondary."

Griff was not as concerned about drummer Defensive Backs as he should have been. Instead, observing the bacon-wrapped steak and Pommes Parisienne on his plate, he was remembering that on the green grass beside the Pac Ocean Conservatory football field, there were white linen covered tables loaded with miniature sandwiches. each containing fillings such as prosciutto, fromage triple-creme, bay shrimp, smoked salmon, and grilled mushrooms. And, in wicker baskets not far away, there was a discreetly concealed selection of microbrews from local breweries -- as well as wine from the school's vineyards.