Home Run


“Oh how cool!!” Cassidy smiled as Nick pulled up outside a 24 hour batting practice range.
“I thought you’d like it..” Nick laughed as he got out of the car and raced around to the other side to open Cassidy’s door for her.
“Hmmm…I thought it’d be busier for 1 o’clock in the morning….” Cassidy laughed as they paid the sleepy attendant and entered the completely deserted practice range.
“Nah they all left so we could have some privacy..” Nick winked taking Cassidy’s hand and leading her into one of the large cages.
“Here…” Nick said holding out a bat to Cassidy.
“Uhhh….I’ll just watch you for a little while ok?” Cassidy laughed.
“Ok, you little wimp..” Nick teased stepping up to the plate and pressing a button.
“Yes, that’s right…I’m a wi…Oh my god! Did you see that!” Cassidy’s mouth dropped open as a ball came flying towards Nick and he promptly smacked it to the center of the far back net. Nick pressed another button and turned to Cassidy.
“What?? What’s wrong?” Nick asked worried.
“That was so cool!! How fast did that ball come out?!” Cassidy gasped.
Nick looked at her with an amused expression. “You were impressed?”
“Noo..ohh….yeah I was impressed I guess..” Cassidy tried not to smile. Nick walked over to the wooden bench she was sitting on.
“You…guess??” He grinned as he stood over her.
“I dunno…maybe…” Cassidy shrugged and pretended to yawn.
“Yeah sure Cass…” Nick smiled and pulled her up off the bench.
“Your turn…” He led her over to the plate.
“Nuhuh!! Are you kidding me….I’ll get killed!!” Cassidy tried to pull away but Nick put his arms around her and pushed her forward.
“I’ll slow it down Cass! You’ll be fine!” He laughed.
“Nooo….balls flying at my head…with only an aluminum stick to protect me…not good!” Cassidy whined.
“Here I’ll help you...” Nick smile and pressed himself up against Cassidy, guiding her arms with the bat.
“Just swing it....nice and easy...” Nick whispered into Cassidy’s ear as they swayed back and forth.
“Ok.....I’m swingin’...” Cassidy giggled softly as they continued to sway.
“Keep your eye on the ball, follow it all the way to the bat...” Nick continued to talk softly to her. He couldn’t help it, Nick placed a kiss on her ear.
“Ok well if my coach would stop being so damn distracting....” Cassidy laughed softly wriggling out of Nick’s hold and taking her batting stance.
“Alright alright....let’s see whatcha got...” Nick fiddled with the adjustments and pressed the button. A slower ball came flying out of the machine and Cassidy hit it, sending it sailing into the left side of the cage.
“Omigod!! Ahhhh!! Did you see that!?!” Cassidy squealed and jumped up and down.
“The girl’s a natural...” Nick grinned
Cassidy placed her arms around Nick’s neck and kissed him, both still smiling.
“Well, you know.....I had a great coach...” She said kissing Nick’s jaw.
“Do you want another go?” Nick asked sliding his arms around her waist.
“Nah...I’m never gonna be able to do that again...but that’s ok....but you gotta back me up when I tell Becca, cause she’s not gonna believe me!” Cassidy laughed.

“Howie! Let’s take a break...I can’t keep up with you!!” Holly laughed as they danced to the music.
“Ok...” Howie smiled and led her to a table on the far side of the club.
“I’m gonna go get a drink....you want another orange juice?”
“Gin and tonic?” Holly grinned mischeviously.
“You got it..” Howie laughed and headed towards the bar.

“Oops...sorry...” Howie quickly apologised as he was pushed into a female body as he reached the bar.
“That’s ok....” The body turned around and Howie gasped.
“Julie??” Howie asked.
“Hey...” Julie replied.
“Oh my god...how are you??” Howie couldn’t believe his eyes.
“I’m great....how was Canada...” Julie asked.
“Really good....we leave for Europe in a couple of weeks...” Howie nodded.
“That’s great....look I’d better be goi...” Julie began before Howie cut her off.
“What happened to us Julie....I have to know...” Howie’s didn’t leave Julie’s for a moment.
“Howie...look I don’t wanna get into this now....” Julie looked around.
“Please....don’t you think I deserve....” Howie started but stopped when a tall man came over to them and put his arms around Julie.
Howie shook his head, grabbed his drinks and turned into the crowd.
“Howie...” Julie started but it was too late...Howie was gone.

“You ok??” Holly asked concerned as Howie came back stormy faced.
“Huh? Oh..yeah sorry...just ran into someone....I think I might get out of here soon...” Howie replied.
“Yeah I was thinking of going home.....soon...” Holly said.
Howie closed his eyes. The night was getting worse....finally he had met a really nice, cool chick and he was already getting rejected by her.
“Oh...well It was really nice meeting....” Howie began the speech.
“..and I was wondering if you wanted to come home with me....” Holly finished.
Howie’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.
“Uhh....pardon me??....” Howie replied.
“We’re both adults Howie....you know what I said....” Holly laughed slightly.
Howie took a drink and tried to gather his thoughts.
“Do it Howie....get back in the saddle....literally....” Voices were screaming at him.
“Howie...?” Holly asked.
“I’m sorry Holly....I like you too much...” Howie replied sincerly.
“Really?” Holly was touched.
“May I please have you phone number?” Howie asked smiling.
“Gotta pen?” Holly laughed.

Chapter 45
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