There were many places within the Executive Branch that Ulysses S. Grant enjoyed. He appreciated the library's alternate computer simulation program. Which allowed him the opportunity to fight different wars. He re-fought the Civil War on the South's side and won, and also re-fought the Vietnam War and this time America won. However the other room Grant enjoyed was the gym in the sub-basement. Grant didn't care for the modern equipment or any of that on the second level he liked being able to keep things simple. The boxing ring allowed him many opportunities to spar which Grant loved doing early in the morning and there was always one person who gave him a good fight.

As a rule there were few others in the Executive Branch who could go toe to toe with Ulysses S. Grant with one possible exception Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower was gifted with the ability of second sight meaning he could see things before they happen. Which gave him the ability to counter Grant on many occasions, but that didn't always mean victory because Grant usually needed just one solid shot to send Eisenhower down to the canvas. The trick though was finding the right moment and the right opening. On this day the two former Presidents had been fighting for hours and both men were soaked in sweat as they moved around a dimly lit boxing ring.

Eisenhower said, "You read to give old-timer. This Kansas farmboy has been working on some new moves and now is the time to end this."

Grant snorted and said, [B]"Shut up and fight Ike."[/B]

Eisenhower motioned for Grant to step forward and said, "Come an get some U-S!"

Grant started to move in and then backed out as Eisenhower lunged forward. When he did Grant then pivoted and landed a glancing blow on Eisenhower's mid section to which Grant said, [B]"Gotta keep an eye on that flank Ike."[/B]

Eisenhower recovered quickly and landed a solid shot in Grant's chest. Hits like that didn't hurt Grant in the least but he would have to roll with the punch otherwise Ike could break his hand. Grant started a counter attack, but then there was the summons issued by Roosevelt.

Grant and Eisenhower both dropped the guards and immediately took of their gloves. Eisenhower would be needed in the ops center right away and Grant would need to be at the meeting. 

Eisenhower asked, "Same time tomorrow?"

Grant nodded and replied, [B]"Of course."[/B]

The two men shook hands and said at the same time, [B]"Well played sir."[/B]

Grant was on his way for his meeting as Ike made his way to the ops center.