Coming Through in the Clutch

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"Guys, I just found out they're having an Olympic send-off celebration at the park this afternoon," Oliver says as he runs into the living room.

"Oh, will there be a piñata? Because if so, my candy whackin' arm is locked and loaded." Kaz says.

"It's a pep rally where fans can meet Olympic athletes before they fly to Rio to compete in the Games. And best of all...Clutch will be there!" Oliver says.

"Hah! That's awesome! I have no idea who that is." Blake says.

"He's only the greatest weightlifter ever and a shoo-in to win gold. They call him Clutch because he always comes through in the clutch." Oliver says. "Also because his real name has fourteen syllables and won't fit on the back of a tank top. I've seen all of Clutch's competitions. One year I even dressed up like him for Halloween."

"Oliver, instead of some meathead jock, why not idolize a real hero?" Chase says. "Like a president or a Nobel-winning scientist. Or me." 

"Or you could idolize a cool athlete, like Tom Brady. Or me." I say.

"I can't wait to meet Clutch. Wait, what am I gonna say? What am I gonna wear? Oh! I wonder if my Halloween costume still fits." Skyler walks down the stairs and Oliver runs over to her. "Guess what, Skyler? It's Clutch time!" Oliver says to Skyler before running upstairs.

"Was he flirting with me or threatening me? I can never tell his little boy energy." Skyler says.

"Yeah, don't worry about him. He's just excited to meet his hero who's in the Summer Olympics." I say.

"Girl from another planet question. What are the Summer Olympics?" Skyler says.

"Oh...they're a series of events for the world's best athletes. The winner takes a gold medal, second takes silver, third takes bronze." Bree explains to Skyler.

"Oh, yeah, they have that where I'm from too. Except on my planet, they don't hand out medals. There, if you get second, they melt down your bones to build a podium for the winner." Skyler says.

"Anyway, um...our Olympics represent sport in the truest form. There's pageantry, sportsmanship, and super hot guys from countries I've never even heard of." Bree says.

"You know, I have always wanted to compete in the Olympics, but my bionics would give me an unfair advantage," Chase says.

"I could arrange for you to compete on my planet," Skyler says.

"Yeah, I'm good," Chase says. Oliver runs downstairs wearing a red and blue sports uniform.

"Look! It still fits!" Oliver exclaimed.

"Uh, no. No, it doesn't." Stefan says.

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"This is so exciting, and Clutch is gonna be here any second. Ooh, I'm gonna have him sign my bicep!" Oliver says as we walk through the park.

"Let's hope he has a fine tip pen," Skyler says.

"Cool. So, no piñata. Guess I brought this for nothing." Kaz says, tossing a piñata stick.

"Guys, guys, a fencing demonstration," Chase says excitedly, tapping me on the shoulder.

"I just threw away my stick," Kaz says.

"I wish I could compete in the Olympics so bad. My laser bow would have this thing locked up." Chase says.

"Your laser bow would slice them in half," I say.

"Yeah, but I'd win," Chase says.

"It's Clutch!" Oliver says as Clutch walks in. "Over here, Clutch! I love you, Clutch!"

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