"You know I would never treat you any different."
"I was just afraid."
"I know, I know. It's ok, just don't do it again."
"I promise."
Steph may have promised to AJ, but no one could foresee what was to happen in the future;' not AJ, not Steph, not Nick.
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(The next Day...)
"Hey guys, let's play some B-ball," Nick said. "OK, 3-on-3. Let's pick teams; Nick and Brian are captains," Aj said. Nick picked first; "Steph." Then Brian picked; "Kevin." Then Nick again; "Howie." Lastly Brian; "Let's see um........ I pick the tree."
"Yeah, very funny Brian."
"Just kidding, Bone, you know that."
"Whatever" said AJ trying to make the little "W" with his fingers.
"OK Alicia" said Nick, getting in the conversation. AJ just glared at him, he was still mad from the day before. "AJ, can I talk to you, for a minute?" Nick asked.
"Sure, why not." AJ replied.
"You guys start, we'll be back in a minute." Nick said.