A Different Time and Place - A Collection of WoSo one shots.

Just For Kicks (Bird/Rapinoe)

Sue Bird lays back and enjoys the solitude of being the only person on the beach for miles and listening to the sounds of the water and waves rolling in.

"Ms. Bird?"

She opens her eyes, "It better be important."

"The woman on the other end assured me that it was."

He hands the phone to her before making a hasty retreat to the house.

"Whoever this is, it better be important or else you can consider yourself fired."

"Sue? It's Hope, Hope Solo."

"What do you need Hope?"

"You asked me to let you know if a pair of Waffle shoes ever came up on the auction block."

Sue sits up and gives the call her full attention, "When and where?"

"I just got a tip that there was a pair of never-worn ones, going up on the block during the next Sotheby's auction."

"I need those shoes, Hope! I don't care what they cost, they would be the jewel of my collection."

"I figured as much and already tried to negotiate with the seller, but he told me that with the amount of interest he has been getting, he's certain to get a better price on the open market for them."

"Damn it! Can you set up a meeting between him and me?"

"He's not taking any, but he will meet with any prospective buyers prior to the auction to address any questions."

"Okay, send me the details, maybe if I can get to him before the auction starts then I can snap them up. Thanks, Hope."

"Of course, I'll get right on it. Enjoy the rest of your vacation."

Sue hangs up the phone and sets it down beside her. A short time later it buzzes with all the pertinent information that Hope was able to dig up about the seller, event and shoes.

A few weeks later Sue checks into her hotel room in New York City before meeting up with a former business acquaintance for a late supper.

Sue arrives at the restaurant first and gets seated, placing her drink order as she awaits the arrival of Breanna Stewart a former model for her clothing line made for the taller than average woman, who now works out of the city.

She stands up to greet the 6'4" woman with a hug before retaking her seat.

"You don't look a day over 25, Bree what's your secret?"

Breanna laughs, "Now, if I tell you that you will probably try and make money off it."

Sue laughs, "Most likely. So how are things in your neck of the woods?"

"Busier now than ever! I never realized raising a child on my own would be so much work. I'm so thankful that you helped me find Jameela, she's a life and sanity saver!"

"I'm glad. There's always a place for you in my lineup, if you want to come back to working for me."

"I appreciate it and perhaps when Anthony gets a bit older and I lose some of this baby weight, I'll consider it. So, what brings you to New York, this time around?"

"Chasing the elusive white whale for my shoe collection."

"Oh, really?"

"Yeah, I got some inside information that a pair of 1972 Nike Waffle Shoes are a part of the Sotheby's auction later this week."