that moment

when you know exciting things are happening

the butterflies start to flitter in your stomach

you're almost there

you've almost won

like the last point of the match: deuce, advantage in

but there's still some work to be done

so you maintain a calm, collected appearance

you suppress the smile that's attacking the corners of your mouth

and you keep a death grip on that racquet, that steering wheel, that pencil, that telephone, that coffee mug.