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  I jog across the pristine grass to the mound before thousands of fans. When I turn toward home plate, there’s no catcher. I look at Trevor. He smiles as the announcer chimes in over the loudspeaker.

  “Ladies and gentleman, here to throw out the ceremonial first pitch is local writer, Mormon Silver. Here, as the first woman ever to catch a first pitch, is local celebrity, Bea Plastique.”

  No way.

  Bea jogs out to the field. She has a catcher’s mask on with a cute little Padres jersey, white baseball pants rolled up, and high, silver argyle socks. I shake my head. She slaps the mitt and crouches. She winks and smiles as she puts one finger down, giving me the sign to throw a fastball. I prefer something different.

  The time is right.

  I go into a wind up, kick my left leg, land, and throw the ball over the backstop, as high into the stadium as possible. The crowd gasps and laughs. Bea stands and turns to watch the ball sail up over the press box. She removes her mask as I approach her.

  “Hey, Lovergirl.”

  “What the heck was that? You suck as a pitcher.”

  “Do I?”

  “That had to be the wildest pitch ever thrown.”

  I laugh as I reach into my pocket.

  “Here comes an even wilder one. Catch.”

  I toss the ring case to her. She catches it and looks at me puzzled. I meet her at the plate, and lower myself—getting my right knee dirty as Mom instructed. Bea gasps, drops the mask and mitt, and opens the case. I remove my mother’s engagement ring, take Bea’s left hand, and slide it over the first knuckle.

  “I love you, Lovergirl. I want to spend the rest of my life playing games with you. Will you marry me?”

  “YES!”

  THE BEGINNING.

  About the Author

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  My other books, available in paperback and e-book formats:

  Such a Nice Guy (October 2009)

  Still a Nice Guy (April 2010)

  Nice Meeting You (October 2010)

  Just a Nice Guy (April 2011)

  What a Nice Guy (September 2011)

  Nice Knowing You (February 2012)

  The 10/60 Diet: How to lose 10% of your body weight in 60 days. (May 2011)

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  “Still laughing ... hilarious writing! Absolutely fabulous!” – Bonnie