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Emily frowned. “What do you mean?” “It’s just that when it’s basketball season Sam doesn’t know how to switch gears.” “Switch gears?” “You know, like on a car?” “Do you have a car?” Emily asked, getting excited again. “Just an old Buick. But someday I’m going to have a real car.” “We had to sell our car to pay bills when Daddy left.” Justin didn’t seem to hear her. He still seemed to be thinking about the new car he hoped to get someday. “I know! Maybe you could give me a ride in your new car!” Emily said. “Sure, kid,” Justin said still dreaming about a new car. Suddenly he realized what he had said. “Hold on here a minute. We need to go back to first gear.” “First gear?” Emily asked. “You know. Start at the starting line.” “Okay. Let’s start at the starting line.” “You see, I don’t have a new car yet.” “But when you get one you’re going to give me and Timmy a ride in it.” “It’s Timmy and me,” Justin said. “Good, then it’s all settled!” 29