It's easy to take one dare when you think it's harmless. Ashley Dryden-Jones is the best rugby player on the field - when I take a dare I instantly regret, I had no way of knowing he was a gentleman. An athlete. British with no plans to stay in the States. He makes me forget myself, bruises, five o'clock shadow, accent, and all. He makes me forget I cannot crawl into bed with him at night - or get drunk and throw caution...