Ivory felt out of place as she shopped for lingerie and underwear in Victoria's Secret. Usually for Ivory buying underwear meant running into a nearby Wal-Mart and buying a package of Ladies Fruit of The Loom Briefs and a cheap bra. But Ivory decided that Stud might like to see her in something more alluring, thus the trip to Victoria's Secret.

Stud was trembling with terror on the inside and fighting back the urge to vomit , as he listened in silence to the tongue lashing he was getting from Silvers. As he stood before Silvers, Stud once again felt like the little boy who had done wrong and was waiting for his father's first blow to strike him and wondering how many blows he would receive before his father was satisfied he had learned his lesson. His trembling lip betrayed the terror he was feeling.

Seeing Stud's terror filled eyes, a startled Silvers backed off his right fielder. it was the first time that Silvers could remember anyone being that frightened of him.

"Get dressed," said Silvers, giving him a gentle pat on the back.

Stud was more than happy to get away from him.

"You know Dave, said Silvers addressing his bench coach,. That kid was more afraid of me than my own kids are."

Stud had just finished dressing when Mike walked over to his locker.

"You okay"? asked Mike.

Stud nodded as he buttoned the front of his blue and yellow stripped silk shirt.