IN: The truth or non - truth of this has yet to play out on the ice . I do get that . As to next season , those who get paid to provide their opinion near universally believe the Kings may have a bright future but they have a bleak present now . That is the real angst of all of this when you think about it .
What are the kings and why does the narrator care so much ?

OUT: The Kings are a hockey team that the narrator happens to really like .

IN: I only got 3 1/2 hours sleep last night . Since I am detoxing myself off the meds I was taking for my anxiety . I wish I could get some help from someone who will help me and her .
Why does the narrator seem so sluggish ?

OUT: They got little slumber last night .

IN: Then Tim had been pushed into a freezing cold river and had to slog through mud for miles following the elusive trail . By the time the case had wrapped Tim was shivering through a growing fever and Gibbs sent him home for a few days rest . By the time the next free weekend had come around Gibbs was more than anxious for a session with his pretty boys and eagerly waited for them to arrive on his doorstep Friday night after work . Tony was first , bringing steaming pizza and cold beer along with a grin that nearly split his face .
Why did Tony bring what he brought ?

OUT:
Everyone was hungry and wanted pizza and beer to wash it all down .