AMARI As we saw the girls walk out, I noticed Freddie’s shoulder slumped, a hint of disappointment in his eyes. I patted his shoulders, giving him a reassuring smile. “Be patient with her, dude. It’s the first time she tries something like this, but she’ll learn. In any case, blame my girlfriend, who had the idea of getting you two up there,” I chuckled. “I know. I just wished she trusted me. Tory should know I won’t let her get hurt,” he replied, getting back on the hoop before he lifted himself in the air to keep practicing for the next show. “I’m going to check on them, okay?” I mentioned, not that he would be able to hear me. I walked out to find them when my phone rang in my pocket, surprised to see Marcus calling me. “Hello,” I answered, putting the call on speaker as I kept