Chapter Thirty. Fuel the Fire

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Growing up, Neil was one of the craziest friends I had. He skateboarded the fastest, surfed the biggest waves, and jumped off the highest rocks on his skis. Neil played fast and hard, whether pounding on drums, jamming on an electric guitar, or screeching around a corner in his little green car. Plus, his smile was contagious and he could make anyone laugh.

Everyone loved Neil—he made life more worth living. And Neil lived life to the hilt, whether working out with the track team or studying for a final exam. He always told us that he had big dreams and that he would retire young. We balked at the idea, but Neil just ...

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