"David, put it in drive."
"Right away, Ma'am. Why are you so early this year? Have none of your friends packed?"
"Didn't need to."
"Didn't need to? Then how are you…"
"We are Mag...….Mmmmm..mmmmm..mmmmmmmmmm.."
"Magically ahead of schedule, look at that. We might be able to even get a decent Supper in this time.
Girls, back here."
"Why can't we tell him who we are?"
"From this point on, everything is donated, sponsored, and given to us thanks for our playing. If they were to find out I could lose everything."
"You told Eric?"
"All of us have a Shouffer to come pick us up and remind us. Eric is the only one that was willing to come out here. Plus, you really think I can show up to the airstrip in a famobile?"
"Why so much security and scrutiny?"
"The moment we get the text, our Contract starts and we're treated like glass. Handled with care everywhere we go, and applied the utmost safety."
"So you're like a Celebrity."
"Ummmm."
"It's a long ride, girls. Would you all like a book to read?"
"Yeah sure."
"Here you go. Here you go. Here you go."
"Thank you. I can't wait to......….why .is that Cover a picture of you?"
"Ahh, 'Little Pipers picking,' by Jamie Graham.
Just helping her get her children books out there. It is very informational."
"I see you are always a teacher."
"We all have sponsors on our Jerseys. I try my best not to go for the top money sponsors, and only the ones that need it."
"What about your shoes?"
"Well....you can't win them all.
They're actually very comfy, so that's a plus."
"How do you get into your Jersey without floating away? Not like they will let you design your own, although I believe you could."
"David, can we get some air in here, please?
*Pisssscchhhhhhhhh*
Thank you.
What was it you asked, Ruby?"
"I said….."
"Oooooo...a mini snack bar. I....am not…..leaving this chair."
"There's a drink bar farther back with a loaded fridge."
"Fridge? Who needs that? The coolness in here already reminds me of home so miuch that I just want to..."
"Here. To cover your eyes."
"You don't mind if I just doze off a little, do you? I promise I am not being rude and don't want to talk to you."
"It's fine. I don't care if you….."
"Haaauuuunkkk...…Shuuuuuuu."
"And...…she's out.
How's it going back there, Elwin?"
"It's like heaven. Tai trained me to be the perfect Queen, but I was always jealous of Rainbow. She got everything. The food. The Candy. The Likes. The praise.....and now I get to have a slice without fear of being caught. It's still sad that she...….
*Ouuffccchhhmmmm.*
Never realized what she had until it was gone."
".....Glad you like it.
About that question, Ruby?"
"Forget it."
"No. I really want to answer. Go ahead. Ask me."
".....How do you juggle everything and stay so....so...…calm? You're like a rock, Jacklyn. Not letting anything sway you, but knowing how to pull others out of the current when it sways them.
I'm sure you brought a lot of friends on this plane, and all they did was talk your ear off the whole flight.
How?"
"......Get some sleep, Ruby. You look like you need it. I'll go get Elwin."
"But..."
"Just like Rainbow, I am the youngest; but that doesn't mean I have to be.
Now tuck your arms in and let me drape this blanket around you."
".....Thank you, Jacklyn."
"....Of course."
*Swiiiasssshhh*
"Jacklyn, you got to try this blue cream. Its like...foamy.....yet bubbly...yet…"
"It's called pop, Elwin. Cotton Candy flavored."
"Well, whatever you call it, I call it my favorite."
"Ok.
Can you give me, Favorite? I'll put him all nice and snug in the fridge for you, and then it's bedtime."
"Already? I only have one or two."
"After your three and four.
Come on. Put your arms over my shoulder. I'll lift and carry you back to your seat."
"Wait…wait.....wait. I can't sleep without Choco."
"Choco? Oh...….I'll hang onto Choco as well. He'll be safe and sound, all cuddled away as you should be. Let's just strap you in. *Click*...Pull this over…*Striiiaaapp*, and have a good night."
"Jacklyn, we never asked anybody to stand up, but I am glad you did. What did we ever do to deserve such a kind girl like you?"