The Wish (Nightmare Hall)
“She had to fight the urge to stay in bed, under the covers all day. But she refused to hide in her room for the rest of her life. Besides, it was beautiful outside, clear and crisp, with a bright blue, cloudless sky. Another perfect football day. At the stadium, surrounded by classmates and friends, Alex tried to shed the terror of her crazy bus ride. If only the phone had rung before she and Jenny left their room, if only the police had called with good news….
Was he still out there somewhere?...
Not only did Marty receive a few minutes of playing time in the game, but to Alex’s surprise, so did Gabe and Bennett. Bennett was brilliant, throwing a tricky pass that earned a last-minute touchdown.
“I can’t believe Coach let Gabe play,” Alex told Jenny as they waited outside the stadium for the boys. They were all going to Vinnie’s for pizza.
“Why not? He let Bennett play, and Bennett’s been on crutches, too. Gabe got his stitches out Wednesday, Julie told me. And he probably wore lots of padding today.MoreLess
Was he still out there somewhere?...
Not only did Marty receive a few minutes of playing time in the game, but to Alex’s surprise, so did Gabe and Bennett. Bennett was brilliant, throwing a tricky pass that earned a last-minute touchdown.
“I can’t believe Coach let Gabe play,” Alex told Jenny as they waited outside the stadium for the boys. They were all going to Vinnie’s for pizza.
“Why not? He let Bennett play, and Bennett’s been on crutches, too. Gabe got his stitches out Wednesday, Julie told me. And he probably wore lots of padding today.MoreLess
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