每天读一篇英语小故事：You’re Not My Daddy

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　　Zach drove over to his fiancée’s place. She was in China, visiting her
parents. Her son Bradley hadn't gone with her. Bradley was a junior in high
school. He neither liked nor disliked Zach, even though he had known Zach for
three years. Zach was still trying to win Bradley over. He called Bradley to
tell him that he was coming over. Bradley said okay. When Zach got there, he
checked all of Christine’s mail to see if there were any bills to pay. There
were none.
        　　He asked if Bradley wanted to drive Zach's car. Bradley had a driver’s
permit, and was always pestering his mom to let him drive her car. Bradley said
all right. Zach told him not to speed, but he could drive anywhere he wanted.
Bradley got on the 210 freeway and headed northwest to where it meets the 5.
Zach gave Bradley a few driving tips: Don’t drive next to big rigs, because you
never know when they might tip over and crush you. Don’t drive behind pickup
trucks with loads, because you never know when something in the truck will get
airborne and come flying through your windshield.
        　　On their way back, Zach suggested that they stop at the driving range. He
wanted to show Bradley how to play golf. Bradley wasn’t enthusiastic. He
preferred his video games. But Bradley soon discovered that golf was fun! He hit
a large bucket of balls. Zach told him that he had a natural swing. The next day
Bradley, for the first time ever, called Zach. He had a few blisters on his
hands; Zach said that was normal. Then Bradley asked if Zach would come by next
Saturday so they could take a drive and hit golf balls again. Zach said of
course, with a happy feeling in his heart.