Stand-‐Off
Andrew Smith
A high school senior is coping with the death of his best friend, Joey. His rugby coach expects him to assume the positions Joey held on the team, playing stand-off and serving as captain. Away from rugby, he shares a room with a twelve-year-old freshman and longs for his girlfriend. The story brings together bereavement, team responsibility, an unusual living arrangement, and a young person’s longing for an absent partner.
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