Deadline #4

Title :Deadline

Author:Chris Crutcher

Hours:2

Pages:75

Ben is trying to comfort his coach because Ben found out that his coach's girlfriend birthday just passed. Since Ben showed that he really cared the coach decided to take Ben to the spot where his girlfriend died and after that then drive Ben home. The coach told Ben the whole story that she was in a car accident and died a few hours after. The coach said that it was five days before their wedding day. Ben tried to comfort him the best he could and told that tomorrow isn't always promised. He and the coach drive to Ben's house and find out that his house is on fire. Without thinking Ben ran into the burning building hoping to find his family. First he sees his brother passed out on the floor and with all of his might Ben tries to pick him up. Soon the coach shows and takes Ben's brother. Ben tries to find his mom and dad, soon he finds them in the backyard. His father was trying to fight the fire with a water hose. Happy that his family was okay Ben is over come with joy. The coach even buys the family a week at hotel for Ben and his family.