Peter-Jason, or P-J as he preferred, came from a workING-class Irish Catholic family where his dad was a Homicide Detective, mom was a U-S History teacher, and three brothers and four kids. P-J had his choice of colleges to choose from, because he was the 3rd ranked Outside Linebacker in the country. Though the college he attended wasn't a powerhouse they offered P-J one thing the other big names couldn't, and that was a starting position from day one. Football wasn't going to be his career it was a stepping stone to his real career, and that was being a doctor. All indications were that if he kept elevating his level of play each year he would be a top-ten pick in three years. P-J would play 5 maybe 6 years in the NFL and then retire so he could go to Medical School.

P-J sat in his train car as it rolled on through the mid-day, and reflected on all of his life's journey to this point. P-J shared the ride with an elderly couple and a seven year old girl who was going to visit her daddy for the summer. The three of the them were on their way to the town just past Alice, and P-J listened politely when they spoke to him. He enjoyed the fact they were willing to talk about themselves for the majority of the trip. Ever since the team was catapulted into the National Spotlight by a miracle run to a BCS Bowl Game he felt like his time wasn't his own. Speaking engagements,interviews, being a part of the local Catholic Church, and of course the usual fun that comes with being a student-athlete. This was his chance for a while to just relax, see some old friends from school, and of course make some new ones. 

During the last couple of weeks of school P-J began showing signs of stress. It seemed like everything was just out of control, and that was when one of his best friends from school stepped in. Rayne Maxwell was going to be spending the summer with some friends in a cabin, and he was allowed to invite some of his friends as well. Rayne could tell that this trip away was just what P-J would need, and he had no idea how right he was. 

P-J's parents were initially reluctant to let him go, but since they couldn't afford to send him anywhere when he graduated High School over a year ago they agreed to let him go. Although his father was hoping he would come home and take on the summer job of reorganizing the record room at the Station. However he knew P-J needed to have some fun for a while this year was hard for him. 

As the train came to a stop the porter called out on the P-A, "Welcome to the beautiful and scenic city of Alice!"

P-J stood up and said, "That's for me." He gathered his duffle bag and said to his companions, "Thanks for being such great company. Take care and safe travels." P-J smiled at them and got out of the car Once he was on the platform P-J gathered his suitcase and a garment bag. He looked around and asked, "Okay now what McCabe?"

As the train rolled away with the exception of a few workers who were heading back into the station P-J realized he was all alone. P-J shrugged his shoulders and said, "Well you wanted to get away from it all." P-J shook his head and said, "Be careful what you ask for you just might get it."

P-J walked through to the station and out the window he saw a taxi. P-J approached the cab and asked, "Excuse me? Could you get me to this address?"

P-J handed him a piece of paper with an address on it and the driver replied, "Nice address there Chief! Yeah sure no problem hop in." P-J got into the cab and they were on their way.

The driver asked, "So what you got going on up there?"

P-J was taking in the scenery and could feel the stress leaving him. He replied, "Just seeing some friends for the summer."

The driver said, "Wow! I wish I had friends like that."

P-J chuckled and then came the turn up the road to get to the cabin. When P-J saw the cabin he felt his jaw drop and his eyes grow larger. The porch alone was bigger than the bedroom he and his brother Alex shared. P-J shook his head slowly and said under his breath, "Toto I don't think we're in Kansas anymore."

P-J got his luggage out of the taxi and paid the driver. He approached the front door and said, "Okay here goes nothing." With that he opened the door and saw a flurry of activity which made him smile for some reason. P-J then announced, "Hello everyone especially to Rayne Maxwell who invited me here. I am a refugee from Belk Hall Room 106-D seeking asylum for the summer. Name's Peter Jason McCabe, but please call me P-J."