Lottery Pick

Jamaal and Elizabeth were in New York now. He felt sure he'd be picked with the third pick by Los Angeles, who'd struggled badly with injuries the prior season. Jamaal was clad in a striking white tux. Also at the table was Jada, and to Elizabeth's distaste, Douglas.

"With the third pick in the NBA draft," the commissioner announced dramatically, "Los Angeles takes Jamaal King from South Carolina!" The audience cheered and Elizabeth chirped happily. Stardom was destined for her husband now.