This isn't really a chapter in the movie, kind of just a filler. It explains how the gang found out about Tommy heading to Needman etc.


"Mattie! Mattie! Heats? You there?" I looked out the front window to see the whole Sandlot gang, minus Tommy, standing in front of my house. I frowned and glanced at Toni, who was spread out on to sofa fast asleep, before quietly opening the front door.

"Mattie!" They all surged forward and I batted them away, shushing them until they backed off.

"What?" I asked, glancing back at the house. "What's wrong?"

"Tommy joined Needman's team!" DP burst out. "He's mates with E.J now!" My jaw dropped and I leaned back against the post of our porch for support. I didn't even react when Wings checked my forehead.

"Why?" I asked. They shrugged and looked to Ryan for an answer. He fumbled around for his notebook and handed it to me. I read through it before biting my lip and ripping the paper out. I threw it on the ground and stomped on it before looking up and flushing as they all stared at me.

"I don't think that's an excuse at all." I said quietly before opening my door.

"WAIT!" All the boys surged forward again and Wings pinned me against the door by my shoulders. My face burned and his lips twitched into a smirk before DP stepped forward.

"We wouldn't ask this any other time, but we need another player." He said. "We need you to fill Tommy's spot." I was shaking my head before he finished speaking.

"No, you know I can't bat. Wings know that!" I said before blushing as I remembered what happened on that Saturday morning. He turned red as well and Wok and Roll sniggered before Timber shook his head.

"Come on Heats. We need you. I'll even let you be pitcher." He pleaded. I ran a hand through my hair and bit my lip before seeing all their pleading faces.

"Alright, I'll try." I said quietly. They all grinned and lunged forward, wrapping me in a massive group hug. I went bright red as Wings snuck in a kiss on my cheek before they all pulled back.

"Come on, we're gonna celebrate." Two-ton said. "I'm buying some Jaw Breakers."


My hands shook as I pulled the Squints Pharmacy uniform shirt over my head before looking in the mirror.

"Oh gosh. Don't sneak up on me like that!" I shrieked, spinning around. Toni stood in the doorway, her strawberry blonde hair hanging in wisps around her face while the majority of it was held back in a messy bun.

"Hey Heater." She whispered. "Looking good." She shuffled forward, a thin blanket wrapped around her shoulders, and she sat on my bed before pulling me forward.

"Listen sweetie, I want to tell you this before you go." She said, smiling faintly up at me. "But you're gonna be an aunty." I froze, my hand halfway through my hair, and her grin faltered.

"What, you mean…you're pregnant?" I asked, strangely hoarse. She nodded and I swallowed, breathing heavily. "How? I mean, who?" She looked down.

"Remember, before we moved, Henry?" She asked. I nodded. Henry was Toni's boyfriend of eight and a half years, and they mutually decided to stay friends because he couldn't handle long distance.

"Wow." I whispered before carefully enfolding her in a hug. "Wow. That's huge…but I have to go now!" I said, catching sight of the clock. She nodded and kissed my cheek before I darted out of the room, down the stairs and out the door, jumping on my bike and pedalling towards the Sandlot.