John Stewart

“What idea?” “I’ll be back.” “Wake me up in an hour,” David called to her as she left. There was no way she would wake him up in an hour. He needed rest. If Kate was right, he would need to be at the very top of his game.”
― A.G. Riddle, The Atlantis World

“He bailed on football practice.” As soon as the words left me, my stomach pitched. This wasn’t any of Phil’s business. He chuckled. “So, the Golden Boy isn’t so golden after all.” He lifted his arm toward my house. “Walk you home?” “Um . . . OK,” I heard myself agree.”
― Kerry Lonsdale, Everything We Keep

“Clay nodded again. “I’ll do my best sir.” “Good,” Miller said. “Now, what is it about these dolphins that you wanted to share?”
― Michael C. Grumley, Breakthrough

“Jane noticed Henry's skin stretch when Theo held Henry's head with one hand and tugged on the thing with the other. “Hold on! You might do more damage pulling it off like that.” Reluctantly, Theo released his hold.”
― Ben Hammott, Ice Rift