Bewildered, Jeff looks at Sean. XXX The next comes down the middle, strike one. Juan grooves another fastball, Jeff taking all the way, strike two. Eyeing the catcher, he anticipates an off-line throw and scores standing up. Jeff walks to the dugout fence. Glancing at the ball, Jeff immediately stops in his tracks. Now we need a run to get the lead back.”
“Sure thing, Sean,” Jeff replies as he put on a batting helmet. Safe is the call. What better way to help her change her opinion.”
“And what better way to get her back into your life, at my expense!”
“Do I hear some lack of self-assurance, Rachel. Now there are two outs, but the top of the order. Swing hard and see what happens.” The first pitch is a blazing fastball in tight, called strike one.
