Volleyball practice is uneventful and I am, for the most part, able to focus on the tasks in front of me.

“Okay, Charlie, this is game point,” Coach says from the sideline. It’s only a scrimmage but we try to take everything seriously. It’s my turn to serve. I take a few steps back from the line then toss the ball up into the air and make my approach, jumping and hitting the ball cleanly over the net. Tiffany takes the ball hard into her arms but it pops ...