OVERTIME

Author: Ron Rash

Genre: Short Story, Collection

Published: Chemistry and Other Stories, 2007

Personal Rating: 3.5/5

(ss) Yearly Count: 1

After they punch out from work, a group of men gather to play basketball at the gym, some of which played ball in high school together.  Soon after the game begins, another high school teammate shows up at the door; however, he had the fortune of turning pro.

This story was one that sunk in a little deeper after I gave it some thought.  It didn't portray anything profound, but showed the heart and desires of people left in the dust.