Fred felt like he was going to burst. He'd be entrusted with some very important information and he could feel it bouncing around his brain down into his throat and flinging from side to side in his mouth.
It was trying to escape.
He took a deep breath through his nose, careful not to open his mouth and let the informations sneak through, and then swallowed.
"Are you alright?" Billy asked. Fred tried to smile but it probably looked as though he was going to be sick, as that is how he felt as the Important Information was now trampolining around his belly.
"I'm fine," he managed to squeak.
"You've been funny all night," Billy said. "Ever since Maggie whispered in your ear. Are you sure she didn't tell you something?"
Fred shook his head. He could feel the Important Information stop bouncing.
It was waiting to see if Billy could get Fred to open up.
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