[center][color=teal][h2]Jessamyn "Jess" Bailey[/h2][/color][/center]

Jess removed the gloves, rubbing each hand in turn. Despite the stinging in her reddened knuckles, she responded to Roxy's words with a chuckle. [color=teal]"Yeah. I mean, you really know how to teach it a lesson, so thanks for showing me."[/color] Aware of Roxy's self-doubt, she kept up the attempt to lighten the mood and bolster the anchor's confidence. In different ways, they were both learning, and supporting each other.

[color=teal]"Uh so..."[/color] She thought over the weekend's swimming session, how it had helped Roxy work off pent-up stress and anger. [color=teal]"I know it isn't much, but after work, want to look into sports or exercise groups?"[/color] A public swimming pool probably wouldn't be a good idea, as she doubted Roxy would be comfortable in swimwear around several people, but there had to be some activity that would help both of them relax. She'd be happy to look up local options later. [color=teal]"Anything in particular you want to try?"[/color]