Superior Intermediate 3rd

Jackie Baker, please. Oh, I'm sorry. But there's no Jackie Baker here. Do you mind if I look at that? Not at all, have a look. Let me guess, you're Nick. That's right, but . . . how did you know? Oh, you're famous! Oh, do you follow soccer? Soccer? No, never watch it. I was listening when that woman called you. I overheard everything. That's great! She was really angry. Wow! I know, I know. Say, do you know what time it is? Ah. Nearly five. I was just getting ready to leave when you arrived. It's probably too late anyway. The news is going to be on in an hour. So, Nick, is there anything else I can do for you? Yeah, maybe. Could I speak to someone else at Kicks? Excuse me? Kicks Shoes. May I speak to someone else at Kicks Shoes? Sorry, Nick, but there's no Kicks Shoes here either. In fact, I'd never even heard of them before today. I don't understand. Cheer up. Things can't be as bad as they seem. No? Maybe you could describe this Jackie Baker to me. Great. Thanks. She's about as tall as you are. She's got long black hair. She wears glasses. Oh, she was wearing a nice business suit when I met her here. She looked like an executive. And she's got blue eyes? Yes! Do you know her? No, I was just trying to help. Sorry. I don't know her at all. Hey, Nick. It's good to see you again. What can I get for you? Could I get a large pineapple and strawberry smoothie? Coming right up. Is everything all right? My life is a mess! And just when I thought things were going great. What's the matter? Did you get hurt? Yeah, I got hurt. But not on the soccer field. Really? Yeah. It all started when I agreed to endorse some shoes. Patty, would you mind making that louder? I need to catch up on the news. No problem. . . . Let's see if he's got some comments about this scandal. Hey, Dean, Dean! What do you think about the Nick Crawford scandal? I'm not going to comment until we know more. Oh, do you think the Soccer Federation is going to suspend him from playing? Well, I really can't say. I'm sure they'll decide as soon as they have more information. Hold on. Do you see that woman? The woman standing behind Dean? That's her! That's who? I think that's Jackie Baker! The woman with Kicks Shoes! Jackie Baker? No, that's Jackie Bishop. Dean's sister. She was a member here last year, But I haven't seen her around lately. I'm surprised you never ran into her. I've always admired Nick Crawford. I'm sure he wouldn't risk ruining his career. That's her! That's Jackie Baker! No, I'm pretty sure that's Jackie Bishop. But there's something different. No glasses. And her hair . . . Ah, it's blonde now, but she keeps changing the color. She's a wannabe actress. A wannabe actress? Oh yeah! She's tried out for a lot of movie parts, but I doubt she's actually ever acted in anything. Except for the day she took me to lunch. She's a great actress. She should get an Oscar for her performance. The Nick Crawford scandal is just beginning to unfold, but one thing is clear . . . Here you go, Nick. On the house. I think you're going to need it. that he may be suspended and may never play soccer professionally again.