54 pages 1 hour read

Mike Lupica

Heat

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006

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Chapters 25-28

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Chapter 25 Summary

“Somehow, even without Michael” (175), the Clippers hit a stride and continue to win games. After their game against the Condors, Carlos is able to pick up work at Hector’s, and Manny gains permission to stay at Michael’s apartment. So, after the game, Manny and Michael stay at the field, where Michael thinks he sees Ellie. Manny, as usual, makes fun of his crush.

Michael admits to himself that he “[does] want to see Ellie. In the worst way” (177). He wants to apologize. He dreams about playing at Yankee stadium, in the qualifying game to travel to Williamsport, and having Ellie see him play there. But “out of all of his dreams,” this one “[seems] to be the one most out of reach” (177). He wonders “how could he get to her” (177). Slowly, he begins to make a plan. If not quite a “plan,” then, at least a set of “guidelines” (178) to follow to get Ellie back into his life.

Soon thereafter, Michael decides to show up early to Yankee Stadium and wait at the players’ entrance for El Grande. Michael worries that he’s already missed the star. Slowly, he watches the other Yankees arrive, with little interest.

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