The other girls turned in the direction Neela was looking.

"Who are you asking about, Neela?" Julia asked.

The others just stared at the empty bench.

"There was a man," Neela said in a quiet voice. "He's gone now."

"Where did he go? Did you see him leave?"

"No, he was just gone when you turned towards him."

Julia said, "I think you need a drink."

They left the court, heading to Joe's.