Social Care chapter 8
Now, I had wanted to get the other kids' reactions since chapter 3 but other things were holding me back. So now, I can give bits and bobs of their reaction.
It was a peaceful, normal day in Peach Creek. Sarah and Jimmy were playing and running around. Jonny was with Plank and they were in the sandbox at the playground. Kevin, Nazz and Rolf were just relaxing. All in all, it was a normal day. Until Jonny found out.
It started innocently, you see. Jonny was wandering around the Cul-de-Sac. He went over to Eddy's house because Kevin was looking for Eddy. He mentioned something about 40 dollars? So Jonny decided to oblige and help Kevin.
He looked through Eddy's window. Eddy's bedroom was completely empty. No, empty of furniture or anything like it. But of people. Eddy who would normally be in his bedroom was not there.
Jonny would have raised an eyebrow. But then again, this is Jonny we are talking about. He is gifted yet strange. Besides, Eddy's not in his bedroom. He might have been at Double D's house. So Jonny picked up Plank and walked over to Double D's house.
Now since Jonny was not a very good climber, he did not know what to do. He could have gone through the first floor window. But that would be rude to just jump in through someone's window. Besides, the window is locked anyways so there would be no reason in trying. Jonny put his hands in the pockets of his pants as he paced back and forth.
He then noticed Double D's shed. As he walked up to the shed, he opened the door. Inside it, he noticed many different objects. They were all obviously labeled which Jonny did note to a extent. But then he noticed something useful. A tall, wooden ladder.
Jonny had tried to carry the ladder. It was a bit heavy for the weak and simple Jonny but he eventually got the ladder outside to the side of Double D's house where his bedroom window was. Now all he needed to do was open it.
Jonny had began to climb the ladder, being careful since he was sort of short and weak. But he didn't see anybody when he finally got to the top of the ladder. So he then got confused and tried to open the window. It was locked from the inside and Double D never left his doors unlocked.
This made it almost impossible for Jonny to get inside. After 20 minutes, he gave up and went back down the ladder. He decided to run and see if Ed was there.
Meanwhile, back at St. Mary's...
It was a normal afternoon for the Eds. They had Gym that day and only two of them were actually dressed in the PE uniform. Eddy was wearing a white T-shirt and black sweatpants. Ed was wearing his red and white striped shirt with dark blue shorts. Double D was dressed in the PE uniform of a red T-shirt and black shorts. Johnny was dressed in the same uniform as Double D, but with gray sweatpants.
Eddy said " Well, this stinks. There's not much to do in PE and we're outdoors in June, for crying out loud! There should be something that we can do."
Double D replied " Eddy, there's a basketball court over there with a game in process. There's a soccer ball, a football, several badminton rackets and a baseball game going on."
Eddy made a fake yawn before he said " Sockhead, we all know that I'm too short for basketball. Football isn't my strong suit either. Badminton is for preppies like you. But soccer and baseball- those two sports don't sound too bad."
Double D took offence at the "badminton's for preppies" comment. But Eddy did have a point. Soccer and baseball were two sports that all four of them were decent at. Football would be OK if it wasn't for the fact that Ed might end up squashing the rest of them accidently in confusion.
Johnny took the lead and thought " Voting should work. Soccer versus baseball. This should be interesting."
Johnny asked " So who wants to play soccer?"
Ed and Eddy raised their hands.
Johnny asked " Who wants to play baseball?"
Johnny and Double D raised their hands up with calm and confidence. So it was a basic tie and Johnny knew that there would be an argument about it. So he did the most reasonable thing: make a compromise.
Johnny said " OK, how about we play a two-on-two game of soccer? Maybe if we have some time left before gym's over, we'll play a quick game of baseball."
Double D replied " That sounds quite excellent, Johnny. We will be able to do both sports in the space of time needed, thus satisfying all four of us."
Eddy shrugged and replied casually " Sounds like a good plan to me."
Ed shouted " Buttered toast!"
Johnny simply took that as Ed's version of a yes and looked around for a soccer ball. One that could be used in the St. Mary's schoolyard. After he finally found one, the Eds and Johnny began to play two-on-two soccer.
Meanwhile, back at the cul-de-sac...
Jonny had tried looking for the Eds but haven't found either of them. He checked both the rooms of both Eddy and Double D. Now, Jonny was on his way to Ed's house to see if he was there.
Jonny's job would not be very easy. Getting into Ed's room is simple. Jonny eased his way through Ed's window that led into his room.
He began to look around. Ed's old TV was on and from the looks of it, was switched on to some news channel. Jonny didn't pay much attention to it. Everything else in the room... looked like it was untouched. From Ed's bed to his framed comic book issue of Evil Tim #2.
Jonny even checked the bathroom despite the strange smell coming from it. He just ignored the smell, which wasn't too strong or bad to begin with. But Ed was nowhere in sight.
Jonny was surprised at that fact. He exited Ed's room through the window and ran to tell the others of his discovery.
Back at 's...
Ed and Eddy was playing against Double D and Johnny. The score was 3-2, Ed's duo leading. But with 10 minutes left until lunch and Johnny playing a higher standard than usual, it was still anybody's game.
Double D looked at Johnny, who was playing the position of both forward and midfielder.
Double D asked " Johnny, do you think we still have a chance?"
Johnny nodded and answered " As long as they don't make another goal, we're OK."
The ball was released and Ed and Eddy got it first. The two of them ran to the goal. Johnny ran faster than Double D so he ran to the goal just in time to see Eddy kick the ball.
Johnny then jumped and caught the ball before falling down on the grass.
Double D clapped as Johnny got up and passed the ball to Double D. As you could predict, Double D started running as fast as his legs would allow to. Meanwhile, Ed and Eddy were trying to regroup so Ed could go to the goal and try to make a save.
Johnny said " Come on, Double D! You can do it!"
Eddy had made the 3rd goal for his team by faking out Johnny. He acted as if he was going to aim high but he instead aimed the ball low. For Johnny, it was too late to correct the mistake. The tie had been broken, three to two.
Double D had managed to do a fake himself. He aimed high and Ed jumped to catch it as Double D hit the ball with his head. He then kicked it with his leg, sending it into the opposite end of the goal and making a tie which had to be broken.
With only 3 minutes left until lunch, this was the moment. The moment that would remain in the minds of the St. Mary's soccer team for the rest of their lives.
Johnny whispered " Time for a little game-changer. Double D, did you ever hear of the Hand of God?"
Double D whispered " One of the most infamous goals in the history of soccer. Made by Diego Maradona during the quarter-finals against England in the 1986 World Cup. Why are you asking?"
Johnny replied " Well, you're going to do the Leg of God. My little name for Maradona's second move. Think you can get the ball into the net from that spot?"
Johnny pointed to a spot not far from where they were. Double D nodded and the two had gone up to the ball along with Ed and Eddy. Johnny had gotten the ball first before passing it to Double D. Double D had prepared to kick the ball as quick as he could when Eddy came running up to him.
Eddy was prepared to tackle but Double D was smart after all. He kicked the ball his hardest just before he got tackled. Eddy was looking back at the ball as he shouted at Ed to run to the goal. The ball was so fast it passed through Ed's waiting hands which were cupped. Johnny cheered and Double D was happy too as Eddy got off him.
Eddy thought " Dang it. We lost but it was a good game. And now I know one new thing about Double D."
Johnny thought " I knew he could do it. Three to four, we win! That was great!"
Double D thought " At a 90 degree angle, the trajectory is great but applied with the right amount of force could make a goal."
Ed thought " Ah, we lost! But now Johnny and Double D are free from the clutches of Evil Tim!" as he smiled.
The four got up and talked to each other.
Eddy said "Good job, guys! Especially you, Sockhead. I think you've improved."
Johnny said " Yeah, you guys did good too. I knew the Leg of God would work."
Double D nodded, being unable to speak. He felt a rush of happiness, joy and excitement at his accomplishment.
Ed shouted " Evil Tim is gone, guys!" as he gave the three of them his bear hug.
Two guys came over, wearing red hooded sweatshirts and jeans.
The first guy said " You four in Y802?"
Johnny replied " Yeah. Why?"
The second guy said " We were wondering if you guys wanted to be on the soccer team. We got this huge game against Lemon Brook High on Saturday and we need a few extra players.
Eddy looked at his friends who all nodded. They were pretty happy at having the chance of doing something they loved at a higher level.
Eddy said " Sure!"
The first guy replied " Great! See you Saturday." as the two guys walked away.
And that's chapter 8!
Benny: So the Eds play soccer now? That's interesting. I didn't even know they played sports.
They do now and it will be a decent aspect in their lives. Read and review, everyone!