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Noah nodded and waved him away. ”We're fine here.  We'll do our homework during commercials. Easy peasy.”

He left, leaving us alone.

The first thing Noah did was sprint to the kitchen and then came back with a package of cookies. I started to laugh. Noah definitely can't be trusted.

”Hey!” He said, offended. ”Do you want some or not?” He sat back down, placing the package between us.

I nodded and grabbed two. ”Thanks.” I turned to my homework and started with my math. Finals were coming and I was slightly worried. Not for myself, but for the twins. They copied my homework all the time in math so I was nervous that they might not do so well on the test. So I started to show all my work and write down every step for every problem. Hopefully it'll help the twins next week.

Noah occasionally asked me questions for his math homework, which I easily answered and then rewarded myself with a cookie for being so helpful. Noah just ate cookies freely without a worry.

”And we're back!” The analyst on the tv said cheerfully. ”We have a special guest with us today, Jeremy Patterson, the kid himself.”

Jeremy overtook the screen, sitting on a stool in the grass as batting practice was taking place for the Twins. He gave a small laugh at the announcement. ”I don't know if I qualify as a kid, but thanks.”

Noah and I both watched in silence, no longer paying attention to our homework.

The analyst laughed. ”I'm sure to some of these men, you qualify as a kid. You're even younger than the average age of 24 for the MLB debut. You showed some crazy impressive numbers last year, and even took home the Rookie of the Year award.”

Jeremy looked a little self conscious as he laughed and put his hands together. ”It's called an average age for a reason. I'm definitely not the youngest to make his debut.”

”Very true.” The analyst agreed. ”Speaking of young stars, the draft had started last night and completed the first two rounds. Do you have any advice for these young men following behind you?”

Jeremy grinned. ”For the college grads, I can only congratulate them. Good work on getting that degree and working hard. You've made it.”

”Interesting you would say that given that you skipped over college yourself.” The man said. ”Do you regret not going?”

”Of course not.” Jeremy smiled. ”I was a horrible student. Everyone has their different path to the MLB. I even personally know a draftee that will be going to college even after being a first round selection. I applaud those who can balance athletics and education. You keep doing you.”

”Are you possibly talking about Zeke Atkins, the thirteenth pick for the Minnesota Twins? I know that he's from the Bay Area, but I'm surprised you know him personally. Can you shed some light for us on his decision? I don't know how he can shrug off a first round pick like this. I heard he didn't even check the Twins offer.”

Jeremy laughed. ”It's a bit complicated, but he's a brother of my brother.” Noah poked me. ”I can't claim to know him the best, but I've seen him practice and I've shared a meal a couple times at their house. I saw his interview this morning and knew that he wasn't going to change his mind. Zeke is a very serious kid.”

”Wow. What a lost for the Twins. Are you going to be rubbing it in tonight?”

He grinned. ”Every chance I get. Gotta do my part to throw them off their game.”

The analyst laughed. ”Just your presence alone is good enough for that. You've been on a quite a hot streak lately. Heard you have an early lead on the all-star voting?”

The conversation shifted back to Jeremy.