PAYOFF PITCH

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>PAYOFF PITCH (noun): This is the name of the pitch that occurs when there is a full count on the batter. The next pitch will either payoff for the hitter (hit or walk) or for the pitcher (strikeout or fielding out). Alsos known as The ultimate decision maker.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>BAILEY</strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Despite a sometimes difficult upbringing I've always had my twin sister by my side. We live together play professional softball together and rely on each other for everything. </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Everything</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>. I always put my own needs aside for her.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>While my sister's passion is softball mine is children. Working with them spending time with them and hopefully one day having them.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>So I accept my dream job nannying for a single father one I can't help but be attracted to. Despite months of fighting our feelings things eventually happen between us and we agree to keep it casual. The problem is that my feelings are anything but casual.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In order to protect my heart I know it's time to put an end to it. But then... the unthinkable happens.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>TANNER</strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>My daughter and my business as a sports agent. They're the only things I'll ever want or need in my life. At least that's what I'm telling myself.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In walks Bailey Hart. My daughter's new too-young-for-me nanny. She's the forbidden fruit and as the oldest story goes I can't seem to help myself from taking a bite.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>I'm upfront with her about what we are. Casual. Friends with some excellent benefits. I'm too damaged to ever get involved in a long-term relationship again.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>When I hurt her I'm surprised to find it hurts me just as much. I know it's for the best but it's got me rethinking everything I always thought I wanted. Is it too late to swing for the fences and find my own happiness?</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>I'm a sports agent not a ballplayer. I guess that's why I never saw the curveball being thrown my way.</span></p>