CHAPTER 7
After practice, Becca rode her bike home. Then she ran down the hall to her room. She quickly threw some clean clothes and her softball uniform into a bag.
“What’s wrong, Becca?” asked her mom, sounding worried.
“Nothing’s wrong,” said Becca. “I’m just in a hurry. Can I sleep over at Eva’s again tonight? I think I figured out what’s going on with our equipment.”
Her mom raised her eyebrows. ”Sure,” she said. “It’s after dark now. Why don’t I give you a ride to Eva’s?”
“Thanks!” said Becca. She hadn’t been looking forward to the bike ride in the dark.
When they pulled up in front of Eva’s house, the tent was already set up outside.
Becca started to get out of the car. “See you later,” she said. She waved as her mother drove away.
After she tossed her bag into the tent, Becca walked across the lawn. But as she stepped onto the sidewalk, she heard a strange noise.
It sounded like it was coming from the softball field across the street. In fact, it sounded like it was coming from the equipment shed!
“Eva!” Becca yelled. “Eva, come outside!”
Eva opened the door. “What is going on?” she asked.
“Someone’s in the shed!” whispered Becca.
“Right now?” asked Eva.
Becca nodded. “We have to go check it out,” she said. She paused, and then added, “I think I know who it is.”
“I don’t think it’s safe for us to go over there, Becca,” Eva said.
“It is,” said Becca. “You’ll see.”
They tiptoed over the lawn and across the street. When they reached the shed, Becca took a deep breath. Then she threw open the door.