” Darla commented. Her mother shook her head and replied, “no sweetie I’m not blind, I guess I just didn’t want to admit I’m as weird as you...” And they both laughed. Nothing more was said over the next week, except for the fact that both mother and son had gotten themselves off thinking about the other that Saturday night. The following Friday night Darla had a slumber party at a friend’s house. It wasn’t often that Diana and Darren were alone in the house, but Darla’s group of friends was. It was early when I set off for Euston to catch the 8.30 but I needed to be in Manchester for a business meeting and I was looking forward to relaxing on the train. I intended sleeping as much as I could. This train would get me in Manchester before 11 and in plenty of time. I had brought my ticket early so got a first class ticket for the same price as a second class. I could do with a bit of pampering so hoped I would be undisturbed in first class. The train pulled in and along with a. She greeted Ma and Ruth after letting me go, while the others proceededto hug me."We're headed for the Pipeline," said Carol. "Wanna join us?"I glanced over at Ma, who said, "Go ahead. Have fun with your friends.Meet us back at the office at 5:00." Great!" I went off with the other girls, barely hearing Ruth say, "Iwanna go, too." I didn't hear Ma's reply."You're in for the ride of your life!" said Alice, as we continued alongthe walkway."Yes, yes, awesome! Awesome!" Becky jumped up and. The next inning, though, after Cary had given up another run to even the score and we returned to the dugout, I asked Coach for permission to leave the dugout. Hal, our first batter, was still looking for his bat, so Rabbit was standing near us, waiting to take his place in the on deck circle."Why?" Coach asked."He might be a scout." Now you want to go to Virginia?" Yeah," I gave him a crooked grin. "Maybe." Who's coming up?" he looked at his card. "Hal, Rabbit, and Cary. Make sure you're back.