We spent most of the ti with Jeremy talking about our regional tryout, and a little bit about Dave going off to college. He couldn't relate to Dave preparing to going off to college because he chose to enter the draft. He could give more advice on that especially looking back now where he had made so mistakes.
"So Kyle's all ready to go?" Jeremy had asked.
"The only one he can't seem to part with is his girlfriend." Noah rolled his eyes.
"It's not like he's packed up." I told him. "We still have a couple more weeks of school."
"Yea, we have finals, Senior activities, prom, graduation." Dave explained. "But ntally, he's ready. I wouldn't be surprised if he left the weekend after graduation."
"That's exactly what I had to do." Jeremy said. "Which I didn't mind in the mont. I was ready to hit the road with my car packed and a destination to anywhere. It's exciting and scary at the sa ti. But you know, I regret not doing a lot of the senior stuff with my friends. Don't pass it up."
"I won't." Dave replied. "Well, with the exception of prom. Dances just aren't for . I wouldn't even know who to ask. Besides, Zeke didn't go to prom. He doesn't seem to regret it."
Jeremy laughed. "He's only a year out of high school. Just treat prom like a party instead of a dance. Go out with your friends and have so fun before splitting ways. It gets harder and harder to have reunions as the years go by."
Noah laughed. "You're only seven years older than us. I think you're just more sentintal. Zeke probably couldn't care less." He looked to . "How do you feel about dances, Jake?"
"I've never danced a day in my life." I said honestly.
"You know, if Prom wasn't restricted to juniors and seniors, I would probably make us go with the twins just to give you the experience." Noah told . "Maybe sothing for us to do next year."
"Would you two take Kaylee and Alisha as dates?" Dave pondered.
"As a friend group." Noah corrected. "But Kaylee wouldn't be here next year."
"Kaylee is having a rough year." I told Jeremy. "She's moving to Southern California and now her arm is busted up. Dr. Shanfield still wants her to do another surgery, but like his way, to help her recover."
Jeremy was interested. "Did she say what kind of surgery?"
I thought about it, but didn't recall a specific na. "Sothing about wires or pins to help things align right."
He nodded. "It's a difficult situation. Not sothing as straightforward as Maberry breaking his kneecap and being out a few weeks. She'll have to pay attention to her physical therapy after the surgery and healing is all done."
"You know any good doctors down south too?" Noah asked.
Jeremy shook his head. "I know of so, but none that I would outright recomnd. They aren't as personable and caring as Dr. Shanfield."
"I believe she's stuck here until her parents get the green light from the doctor." Dave pointed out. "Like she's supposed to get the tal taken out afterwards, right?"
"Sounds right to ." Noah said.
"It's not an absolute necessity to have the sa surgeon, but I would prefer it." Jeremy said.
I pulled out my phone. "I'm going to ask to see what her parents plan to do. It'd be nice to invite her to so gas before she has to leave." I glanced at Jeremy. "If that's okay?"
"Of course!" Jeremy patted my back. "As long as you guys give sufficient notice, I can arrange it all. No matter how many seats."
"I'll be taking advantage all sumr." Dave smirked. "Kyle might get to play for so shitty minor league team, but I'll get to watch the pros in action. It can be considered a form of training."
Noah laughed. "Yea, sa. Training."
Jeremy grinned. "You're more than welco to co into town and stay with Rose and I. We have converted the garage into a ho gym for my workouts. Noah and Jake have done so work with last sumr."
"I couldn't do anything back then." I sighed at the thought.
"Better not slack off or you'll revert back." Noah stuck his tongue out at .
"I know, I know. I just wanted to sleep in today."
"You always want to sleep in." He laughed.
"Then let's start working out after lunch?" I sounded hopeful.
"When would you get to go to the cages then?" Noah shot down. "Don't worry, we don't have to wake up at dawn like last sumr. No sumr school to worry about."
"We do have sumr school." Dave threw his arm around my shoulders. "We're taking college algebra together."
"It's online. It doesn't count." Noah rolled his eyes.
"We still have to set ti aside to watch the lessons and do the classwork, then submit howork too." Dave argued. "That's valuable ti out of the day."
I started to nod.
Noah gave a pointed look. "Don't act like what he's saying is making sense. It's not like you're going to wake up early to do that work. Don't worry, you'll get to sleep in longer than you do now. Then we'll do our run and workout. Have a good lunch. You guys do your class stuff. Then cages. Then be ho in ti for dinner."
Dave and I slowly nodded. That sounded like the easiest kind of setup.
"It can be similar when you guys stay with too." Jeremy offered. "Though dinner would have to be at the ballpark and I can't promise that it'll be healthy."
"There are plenty of healthy options." Rose lightly slapped him on the arm. She looked at us. "Those waiters have access to salads and so healthier alternatives than hotdogs. I can also bring in healthier drinks like orange juice or you can have water."
Noah's lips twitched. "Thanks for letting us know."
I grinned. I just knew he wasn't actually going to use the information. We normally ate a healthy diet especially when Mom was in charge. Any chance she wasn't in charge of what we were eating, Noah would capitalize on all the good stuff.
We hung out for a while longer, talking and catching up before it was ti for us to head back. Dad and Mom didn't want Dave to drive us back in the dark so leaving in the evening we still made it ho in ti for dinner with the other half of the family waiting on us. Having a smoothie after all the stadium food, the three of us kept it light and were the first to be excused.
After dinner, we all took turns showering and getting ready for tomorrow. Doing last minute howork or cleaning out our backpacks.
This week was a light one…no practices or gas. Yet, Coach did send out a text during classes Monday morning, asking everyone to stop by his office after school for a short chat. Noah and I of course knew what it was about. Rose worked fast.
After school, his little office was crowded with our roster of 20 . I stayed closest to the open door, liking an exit next to . Coach explained to the team that we were, once again, invited to go to the A's stadium to be recognized for our championship win and would get to go on the field during prega ceremonies.
A few eyes glanced at . Those who had been there last year. I cleared my throat. "Um." I couldn't find the words.
But Noah could. "Here's the deal you guys, Jake's brother is only willing to let us on the field for batting practice and eting players again if Jake is there. We're busy with going to Zeke's gas this weekend, so we're only gonna go if you all can do Sunday."
Everyone looked around, casually saying:
"Sunday works for ."
"Yea, I would prefer to et so players again like last year."
"I've got no plans for a Sunday afternoon ga."
"Right, that works."
"If anyone has an issue, please speak up." Garret said, looking around the room. No one said anything and he grinned and looked to . "Alright, Jake. The team has decided. Please hook us up." He put his hands together in prayer.
I laughed. "As soon as Coach calls them back, they'll know. We'll have to be there at the earliest when that first gate opens."
"Are families welcod to co too?" Logan asked, raising his hand. "Like onto the field beforehand?"
I nodded. "I think so. That's what we did last year." I glanced at Coach.
"I'll get all the details when I call them back with our decision to go on Sunday and then I'll send out a mass text so everyone knows what's going on. If anyone needs a ride, let your captain know and we'll get it arranged." He grinned. "See you boys again on Sunday."
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