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Show Fair Forever 175 Mom nodded, saying, 'They think they have a good match.' I could tell she was trying her best to stay calm. She added, 'They'll know more in a couple of hours. Amanda kneeled down on the catwalk and stared into my eyes. I could see tears. She reached her bandaged hands around my neck and pulled my forehead against hers. She whispered, 'Don't forget to celebrate, Bradley! And she pulled me so close I could feel her heart beating-. "That's when you got your new heart," the Captain said. I nodded, "So the Great Turtle was right." "He was." Mom took Amanda to the bus station, but I stayed home, pretending I wanted to stay by the phone-just in case. At first Mom insisted. 'You should come,' she said. 'The bus station is only ten minutes away." But I shook my head, refusing. 'I'd rather stay,' I said. My voice cracked. Mom nodded. I think she finally understood. I wasn 't brave enough to say goodbye again. I waited on the catwalk where the faintest scent lingered of soap and berries. I took a deep breath I heard the car pull away. Wiping my eyes, I stared at the lighthouse.: My heart hurt-not a hurt that I can describe-like when the doctor made me hold my breath, or forced me to walk too far, or poked me with something he claimed |