Yeah, she's asleep. ... Shhh. ... No, it's OK. I can hold her. ... Shhh. ... Nice day, huh? ... [crack] ... Oh, wow. Hey, hun. Look out! It's coming this way! ... [grunts, stands up] ... YOU be careful! This ball's coming right at us! I GOT THIS! ... I just have to ... [adjusts grip on child, reaches for ball] ... Ugh. ... And ... Oh, shit. ... Wait. ... Where'd it go? ... Sigh. ... I can reach it over th—I'm FINE, HONEY! The damn ball rolled over there! ... There! There! It's right THERE! [adjusts grip on child, lunges] ... Rats. Almost. [turns to look at guy who grabbed ball, frowns] ... So close! [sits back down, adjusts grip on child] ... Almost had it. ... [panting] What do you mean? She's fine! I didn't drop her or anything! I just wish I caught that stupid ball! [panting] ... [phone rings] ... Shit, who's calling me now? ... [adjusts grip on child, reaches for phone] ... Hello? Yeah, yeah. ... You saw that? Yeah, that was me. ... Right, right. I know. ... Say, can I call you back? It's loud, and I can't really hear anything. There's fireworks, and my kid's trying to sleep.

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