The breaking news about Lamar’s shooting was broadcasted all over the world. Different athletes and sports organisations sent their well wishes and words of encouragement to his loved ones. The whole of Leap was tense when the hospital spokesperson announced that Lamar was in a critical condition and being taken for an emergency operation.
On the other side of town, Cobra, the hit man was, for the first time in his life, praying for his victim to make it. He was famous for never missing. It was a miracle already that Lamar was still alive, but he hoped for more miracles. Lamar was not just his homeboy but the pillar of hope in his old-fashioned community. Lamar was a role model to most boys there. He was proof that they were not hopeless after all, because he gave them a sense of pride.
