Disclaimer: I own none of the characters (though I wish I owned Merrill…)
Author's Notes: Remember that almost insignificant scene in the movie? You know, Merrill comes out of his house, stares at the corn for a second, picks up a rock and throws it into the field, and then continues on to where he was going. This is basically Merrill's stream of thought from that scene. Enjoy.
Stay Away
Hey, you out there.
Yeah, I know you're out there.
Hiding.
Hiding like cowards.
And I know you can hear me.
Can't you read my mind?
I'm not wearing my helmet, after all.
That's because I'm not afraid of you.
You hear that?
I am not afraid.
And neither is Graham.
Graham is strong.
And you know what?
Graham's a preacher.
And once he gets in gear and starts praying, you'll be in trouble.
Big trouble.
Graham's a reverend, so he's in league with the Big Guy.
And let me tell you, when a reverend calls for help…
God sends in the angels.
You know what angels are?
Angels are the servants of God.
And they are gonna kick your ass.
Once Graham starts praying…
So you better stay away.
Stay far away from this place.
This is my family.
The only family I have.
Baseball was fame and fortune.
But not family.
Family is Graham, and Morgan, and Bo.
Morgan and Bo, whom I swore to protect.
When we first started watching your crap on TV.
Graham fell asleep.
So I took Morgan and Bo to bed.
And as they were sleeping, looking like angels themselves, I made a vow.
A vow to protect them from any shit you're gonna dish out.
So stay away.
Here, let me show you something…
That was some throw, huh?
That's a taste of what you're up against.
Me.
And let me tell you something…
I'm pretty strong.
And I'm pretty fast.
And all of that strength and speed are going to protect this place.
Or die trying.
Leave my family alone.
And stay away.
~ The End
