Vicky nodded, looking over to Jim.
"That just leaves me," he said, trying not to stutter in front of her.
"Well, then, I guess that you get to take the place of fourth and final balloon, Jim. You get to represent town spirit."
Jim smiled, he had lived here all his life. He loved his town. How better to show his appreciation?
"Sounds good."
"Now, we have to make the costumes. Amy?" Jim said, Amy peering up at him.
"I'll need all your measurements. But it should be no prob."
Derek mumbled something.
Rick looked over at him.
"What did you say?"
"I said I don't need a costumeà I have one at homeà" Derek said, looking down.