You won't believe these iconic swimsuit scenes actually happened

In the thrilling world of baseball, we have this batter dancing a fine line between “strike” and “ouch”. You see, being hit by a pitch (HBP) is when the ball, courtesy of the pitcher, makes unwanted contact with anything on the batter – except his bat. It’s like trying to swat a pesky fly with a toothpick. Now, baseball is full of zany moments. I mean, who thought hitting a speeding ball with a slender stick was a good idea? And just like life’s unpredicted curveballs, sometimes a pitcher’s aim might be a tad… off-target. Like right now.

Carter has always been one to stand by and help those in need, so when he spots a young hitchhiker named Avery stranded on the side of the road, he doesn't hesitate to offer her a ride. On a scorching summer afternoon, he just wants to help. He drives her to her little house on the outskirts of town, expecting nothing more than a warm smile in return.The next morning, as Carter casually glanced over the news over his coffee, his hands shook and he gasped. His face paled as the reporter's words sunk in. The girl he'd only yesterday rescued was now at the center of a shocking headline. And the truth flashed across the screen, leaving him frozen in disbelief.

Instead of jumping to conclusions, Jackie Johnson-Smith held herself together and took a deep breath. Though her instincts were screaming at her to react, she chose patience. A couple of minutes later, her curiosity won, and she leaned forward to check the note the waitress had left behind. Her husband wouldn’t meet her gaze, and that told her everything she needed to know—he knew the waitress. The thoughts wouldn’t stop racing. Had he been here before? Why did he keep this a secret from her? Jackie needed answers, and she needed them fast.