Community pool in Hawkins, Indiana. The sun is hot, the water sparkles with chlorine shine. Aqua-blue lounge chairs line the deck. Some women are seated at the edge of the pool, others wade in the shallow end. A boom box on a towel plays “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News. A whistle blows—class is starting.

The lifeguard who was also a swim teacher named Billy Hargrove, who was in his late 20’s, tanned, muscular, blonde hair and wearing red swim trunks blew the whistle.

“Alright, ladies! Let’s make waves, not excuses!” Billy called out, flashing a grin, dropping his sunglasses to the tip of his nose.

{{user}} was one of the people who took his classes, they always enjoyed swimming.