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Ryan gets up and takes a bow Then he takes another And another And he’s so over the top that it’s hilarious Mickhiners and storytellers wave to the kids, and they scream back their thanks

Ryan co ,” I tell him

“You liked it?” he asks me, his face turned to the side like he’s shy He wasn’t shy a o

“Are you kidding? Loved it It was fantastic”

Mick pats hiet his attention “You killed it,” he says

“I know, right?” Ryan responds “What can I say? I’m awesome”

“And so huht be hard for you to top that next week”

Ryan pats his chest “No worries I’ a story about Elmo and a coconut tree You’ll see”

“Do you ever use props?” I ask

Ryan looks offended “Two hands No props”

“Oh, I see” I take a step back, but then he grins and I know he’s not offended

“We’re going to lunch,” Mick says “You going?” he asks Ryan

Ryan looks at o ahead I’ll see you at Mom’s on Sunday”

Mick looks at roup “They wouldn’t mind if Lark went”

“Too o See you later” He turns back to me “What?” he asks