Tommy 9

Tommy was having an awful day at practice, it seemed like he couldn't hit the ball for nothing. "For crying out loud, Metcalf, would you like us to see if we have a softball around? Maybe you can get a piece of that." The coach was getting irritated. After striking out again, the coach told him to hit the showers. While walking to the locker room Tommy spotted Casey talking to the new pitcher who recently signed on to the Indians from the Pittsburgh Pirates. From what Tommy heard he was supposed to be one of the best. "Hey, Metcalf," motioned Casey. "C'mon over here & say hey to Shawn!" Tommy approached the two of them. As he reached where they were standing, Tommy extended his hand to the new pitcher. "Tommy Metcalf." Tommy shook his hand as he offered his name. "Nice to meet you, Tommy ......Shawn Gigler. Metcalf? Metcalf? You wouldn't by chance be related to the legendary right-fielder, Jeff Metcalf would you?" Shawn was a great looking guy with very clear blue eyes. "Yeah, he is my dad! If you are a fan, he is flying in tomorrow, I can arrange an introduction." Tommy stood up from the bench. "I better go hit the showers, Coach is already ticked at me." "Listen, Metcalf, I would love to meet your dad. Maybe the 4 of us can all go out for dinner tomorrow night? My wife has a seminar she is attending anyway." Shawn looked over at Casey. "How does that sound to you Case?" Casey looked over at Tommy who was nodding his head, "Cool with me, Man! Hey, Tom! Sam said she tried to call you last night, she is going to be able to fly in the day after tomorrow instead of next week. She wanted me to tell you." It was a noticeable difference in Tommy's mood. "Dinner sounds great tomorrow guys!! I will see you tomorrow at practice!" Tommy started sprinting towards the locker room. Shawn & Casey resumed conversation, only to look over & see Tommy scream 'WOOHOO' & Jump up in excitement.