The celebration paused in order for us to shake hands with the other team. After that, the officials took over announcing West Valley Preparatory as runner-ups and then us as champions. I stood between Noah and Julian as we faced the crowd. Both sides clapped and there were some shouts.
I scanned the stands for the Atkins, then was taken aback by the two men beside them. Jeremy and Jack.
Noah noticed my reaction right away. "What? What is it?"
"Jeremy's here..." I mumbled. "And..Jack. Uncle Jack?"
Noah relaxed. "Oh. Yea. They are."
I swung my head to him. "You knew?"
Noah nodded and put his hands behind his head in a relaxed manner. "When you broke your bat. I went to talk to Mom. Jeremy was nearby like he followed her down from the stands." He paused. "I didn't think he would be here for you. That's cool of him to miss another game of his to come to yours. I know we don't like him right now, but...there are worst people in the world."
