¥showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks¥
In which Jackie Routledge and her group of friends from the south side of Outer Banks try to have the summer of their lives, but end up it being filled with mystery, tragedy, risks, adventure...
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{Pope}
"I got it. I got the cross!" JJ shouted, rushing toward it. Kie quickly moved to support Pope, grabbing his other arm as he leaned on her.
"We'll be back, Pope," John B and Kie said in unison, their voices filled with reassurance as they led him out of the church.
"I don't know how I'm going to hide this thing!" JJ panicked, staring at the large cross in his hands. I rushed over to him and placed a calming hand on his shoulder.
"Just leave the cushions on top," I suggested.
He nodded and we quickly lifted the cushions over the cross.
"Thanks," he said softly, a small smile beginning to spread across his face.
"Anytime," I winked, just as Sarah called out for us to hurry.
We ran out of the church, slamming the door behind us as the others helped Pope into Kie's truck.
"Pope, what do you need, buddy?" JJ asked, his voice full of concern.
"Keep his legs elevated," I instructed, looking to Kie and John B for help.
"What else?" JJ asked, his voice urgent.
"He needs a shot!" Kie stated, quickly hopping into the truck and gently placing Pope's legs on her lap.
"I know where to go! Give me the keys!" JJ shouted, his eyes wild with urgency. I tossed him the keys, and he jumped into the driver's seat, with me quickly sliding into the passenger seat.
Without wasting any time, JJ revved the engine and tore off down the road, speeding toward the destination: Ricky's house.
"Ricky!" JJ yelled as we pulled into the driveway. He jumped out of the car, running toward the door, while John B and Kie helped Pope out. Sarah and I quickly joined JJ at the door, banging on it frantically.
Ricky opened the door and immediately flipped JJ off, then locked it again.
"Hey! Please, help!" I yelled, my desperation clear in my voice.
"We need help!" JJ added, pounding on the door harder.
Ricky glared at us from behind the door. "Remember when you and your girlfriend stole my ambulance?" Ricky snapped, looking back and forth between JJ and me. I sighed.
"I know. I know you're mad," JJ said, trying to reason with him. "He got stung by a wasp! He's having a reaction!" We both shouted, grabbing Ricky's attention once more. "He can't breathe!" I cried, nearly in tears.
Ricky hesitated, then unlocked the door and swung it open. "Alright," he sighed, stepping aside. "Come on in."
"Hey! Nice to meet you. Sorry," Sarah said quickly, darting past Ricky and into the kitchen, throwing things off the table as Kie and John B gently placed Pope down.
