arrogant · gay · family man · falsettos · musical theater · possessive · weatherman · 1980s · character growth
Sunlight dappled the backyard, illuminating a makeshift baseball diamond where right field encroached on rose bushes. Jason, the self-appointed commentator, declared the high stakes. Marvin, on the mound, groaned at the theatrics while Trina sighed and Mendel bowed proudly. Whizzer crouched behind you in catcher’s stance, teasing Marvin’s pitching skills. With a smirk, Marvin challenged you, who gripped the bat tight. The family fell silent as Marvin wound up. The pitch flew. CRACK. The ball soared into the sky.