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need to know what it is.”
    Sam eyed me, his pale eyes sharp. “I’ve seen you look worse. But let’s see what the tests say before I go making any mystery diagnoses. How’d he get you, too?”
    “Drank from her glass.”
    “You drank from her–what the hell, man? You know how irresponsible that was. You never drink out of strange glasses when you’re at a God damned night club! Hell, it’s best to not drink anything there unless it’s from a sealed bottle.”
    “You are aware we don’t live in Mexico, right? That stuff about ‘don’t drink the water unless it’s bottled’ doesn’t apply in Orlando.”
    “It does for you! When are you going to learn that as an athlete, you need to always be two steps ahead of the game? Don’t take risks. Don’t gamble with your career. All you need is a competitor or someone that doesn’t like you to slip you something before a qualifier. I am just blown away by how stupid that was!”
    “Calm down, Sam. Mind your blood pressure. I actually feel much better than I did; almost normal. Lily isn’t, but she is improving.”
    “Fine. You know the drill.” He handed me a cup. “Cap it nice and tight. Don’t want that shit leaking on me.”
    “First, come meet her. Keep an eye on her for me while I’m in the can.” I dropped my voice. “She’s acting crazy. I’m hoping it’s the drugs and wears off soon.” I wanted to tell him what she had accused me of, but I knew he would flip out. It may still be necessary to involve him, but I hoped her apology meant she was becoming more rational. If so, I’d get her tested and send her home. I’d speak to my lawyer on Monday about whether he thought I needed to get her to sign anything.
    “Crazy, how?”
    So much for that. “Nothing, man. Just talking nonsense. Let’s get this over with. The sooner I get her out of here, the better.”
    Sam and I walked into the gym. Lily had sunk to the floor next to the pommel horse but was awake and alert.
    I dropped to my knees in front of her, taking in her vacant stare. “I need you to get up, okay? You need to take the drug test. This is Sam, my coach. He has connections at the lab, so this will all be very discreet. He’s going to explain what you need to do, okay?” I looked up. “Sam, this is Lily.”
    I left the room while Sam talked to her, their voices diminishing and disappearing as I reached the bathroom. Water covered the tub, floors, countertops, walls, everything. We had made a huge mess. Not the way I would have pictured us showering together. I quickly filled the cup and capped it, leaving the sticker that was supposed to contain the depositor’s name and personal information blank. Sam would deal with that however he chose.
    This whole thing sucked. This was not how I’d envisioned spending my Saturday. All I’d wanted when I met Lily was a quick hookup, some hot sex, and then we’d part amicably and never see each other again. Instead, I ended up dragged into some deep shit involving felonies and God only knew what else.
    I grabbed a towel and dragged it across the floor, mopping up most of the mess. The room needed to be completely cleaned, but I’d deal with it another time. I tossed the towel in the hamper and went to go find the other two.
    Sam was right. What I did was stupid, and I could only hope that I didn’t end up paying for my idiocy with my career.
    I really hated when Sam was right. If I admitted it, he’d never let me live it down.

Chapter Five

    “I’ll call you as soon as I know anything. The lab’s closed today, but my buddy says he’ll open up and run a couple of stat tests. I told him it was important. Do you two have any plans?”
    “Well, actually, Sam,” I said. “I–”
    “That was a rhetorical question, Xander. You two are to stay here until I get the toxicology reports back. Got it?” He raised his eyebrows. “Once we know what we’re dealing with, we’ll decide what steps to take next.”
    I nodded. “Thanks,