Side Line by Ben Ryder

Author:Ben Ryder [Ryder, Ben]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781623803148
Google: SzIKrrhzxewC
Amazon: B00DCKVR5C
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2013-06-10T12:00:00+00:00

WITH the capacity to hold 3,000 people, The Bay was not only at capacity but had a line four-deep running down the street and around the corner. Jackie’s information certainly turned out to be correct. Inside, the place was so packed that the girls seemed to evaporate into the crowd as they walked around with free beers. The only indications of where they were in the sea of soldiers were the hollers and wolf whistles of the men as the girls walked past.

There was an odd atmosphere that I hadn’t felt before. I couldn’t tell whether it was the soldiers’ collective expectation of the girls’ performance or their impatience.

I pitched the Beer Box so the girls would appear from the end of the dance floor in an attempt to create a stage area that would afford everyone on the floor and the balconies above the best view. Since we expected a big turnout, Jackie suggested that we station two of the girls at the door to hand cans of beer to the men with a smile upon arrival. This assured that everyone got at least one free can of Side Line that night, as there was no way the girls could hand out enough by walking through the crowd. The remaining crates of beer were distributed to each of the bars after Jackie convinced the owner to allow the barmen to pass it out as it was requested until the last can was handed out.

After two hours, I gathered the girls into the box to change into their cheerleading uniforms. Jackie stood beside me with a large Side Line branded box holding all the promotional giveaways for the night to ensure for maximum distribution.

“Welcome to Side Line night here at The Bay! Are you having a good time?” I punched the microphone toward the men, and the cheer raised the roof. Jackie dug her hands into the box and threw a load of key rings into the crowd like they were beads at Mardi Gras. “We hope you’re enjoying the free Side Line beers from our girls as they make their way around. You can also get some from the hardworking guys behind the bar.”

Jackie lobbed foam beer koozies into the sea of outstretched hands.

“Be sure to have a can of Side Line in your hands later so you can participate in a special giveaway we have planned for you!”

Jackie threw several rolled up T-shirts into the crowd.

“Now, we know some of you guys will be staying here in Bahrain, but the majority of you are heading on to Afghanistan or Iran. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our personal thanks to you all for the hard work and bravery you show every day to protect us. I hope you guys all know how highly you are regarded.”

I looked over at Jackie. “Do you have anything else we can give these guys?”

Jackie shrugged and turned the box to the crowd to show it was empty. “Nothing left, boys.

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