If they had dug several small holes, they would require shoring to prevent the sides from caving in and it would have been more difficult to compact t...e soil to form a stable base and to do the other work in setting up the forms.“Removing the extra soil, allows them to avoid those problems and the cost of shoring up the sides of the holes. It allows them to bring in heavy equipment to compact the soil rather than use compactors or hand-held pneumatic rams, which don’t do as good of a job. This. I'm Nolan, by the way.”“Tom.” Tom helped the much shorter boy to his feet, hunching down and throwing Nolan's arm over his shoulder. “Alright, let's go.”*-*-*-*-*-*-*Despite Thompson Hall being right next to the athletic building, Tom dragging Nolan took nearly half an hour due to Nolan's large immobility. Upon arriving at his room, Tom struggled to open his door without dropping Nolan onto the floor. The two entered the room, and Tom sat Nolan down in his desk chair. “So... what do you wanna. "But the upcoming events in Michael's life are probably going to force you to make a decision very soon. Or leave you feeling miserable. I will tell you that, regardless of your decision, you will always be my daughter. And you and Natalie will be provided for. You can attend the college and medical school of your choice, and never worry about the cost. The same is true for Natalie. I will also see that your grandmother is provided with the best care and medical attention available. And her. ... but I had to wake you so I could clean you in a warm bath. you were annoyed but I couldn't let you sleep all oily like that. After I had scrubbed you down from head to toe in the tub, and you were squeky clean again, I carried you off back to bed. Placing your head down gently on the pillows. I removed the old bedding and put down fresh sheets and a thick dovet over you. Making sure you were warm and snug, nestled in properly. Pulling the covers up around you. Kissing you on the.