Mom I think....." Edward began butwas quickly told to shut up by Mary as she noticed the tears forming inCarol's eyes."That is enough out of you Eddie.... I don't want to hear another worduntil I have had a chance to talk to Carol. Now shut up," Mary told himas Carol took some tissues out of his purse.The rest of the ride home was quite except for the sounds coming fromthe radio. When they arrived at the apartment Mary told Edward to takethe luggage up to her room. She almost said that she didn't. It was the most human sound Jason had ever heard the AI utter. “If you’re caught, your father will be furious at us.”The equipment was ready. It all depended on Amanda Pierce, HR Generalist. “Alfred, old buddy, if we get caught, I go to jail and Dad will yell at me forever. All you have to worry about is getting shut off.”The lone security guard exited the building across the street, lit a cigarette, and began his outside patrol. Once the guard turned the corner, Jason slipped out of his truck,. As soon as I saw the pitcher make his move tothrow to the batter I put my head down and sprinted for all I was worthtowards second base. About three steps later I heard the batter make asolid connection with the ball, and half a heartbeat later the ball hitme in the head so hard that it knocked me off my feet. Thank goodness Iwas still wearing my batting helmet.Unfortunately, since I did not make it to second base and stopped theball in the process, this led to an easy double-play which ended. “Good. Let’s sit you up.” He held my shoulder as I did.“Dizzy?”“No, it’s just hard to catch my breath.”“Okay, let’s get you on your feet.” Coach J helped me up with a strong arm under my shoulder. The doctor took my other arm. I stood on shaky legs as the crowd started clapping. I let them guide me to the sideline and heard the ref’s whistle get the game going again.“What happened?” I finally managed to ask. “Did we stop them?”“Loss of two on the play, Taylor. Good job. Do what the Doc tells.
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