“All this time,” Dad said quietly, almost to himself. “You’ve been holding this secret inside. The whole time.” “You didn’t ever...” His mom sounded suddenly horrified. “You didn’t ever let him win, did you, Shane?” “God, Mom! No!” Ilya laughed. “He does not need to let me win.” “I would never,” Shane said quickly. “The team comes first. Always. And besides, I like beating him.”
