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Patrick lived in Emeryville, but every Saturday morning he rode two city buses to his uncle’s bookstore in Northview where he worked. He didn't mind the commute because he loved his job. He loved spending time with his uncle, but he also loved going to work because he had become friends with Andrew, one of his co-workers. The boys would talk about everything from baseball scores to movies to favorite pizza toppings.
So this Saturday, when Patrick got to work, he and Andrew got to talking as they always did.
“Hey, Pat,” Andrew said casually.
“Hey,” said Patrick. “Did you have a good week?”
“Yeah,” he said. “Great week. My basketball team made it into the semifinals. The game is tonight. We’are playing Emeryville, our nemesis.”
Before Patrick could say another word, Andrew continued. “I don’t like Emeryville. I don’t think I could ever be friends will
anyone from there.”
Patrick's smile faded. He didn't want Andrew to know that he lived in Emeryville. He didn't want to lose their friendship over something as trivial as a basketball rivalry. So, he simply nodded and changed the subject to something less controversial. Patrick knew that their friendship was worth more than a game, and he hoped that Andrew would eventually come to see that too.