Finish This #1: Running Home in the Rain

I'm starting a new blog series called Finish This. Each Finish This post will include a short paragraph or two with an incomplete closing sentence, missing piece of dialogue, or other such gap. The gap(s) will be marked with <Finish This>. Once the prompt is posted, it's up to you to complete it in the comments section. Remember, anyone can participate, so don't be bashful!

Here's the first prompt!

Running Home in the Rain

Water exploded under his sneakers. His laces, which had untied nearly three blocks ago, whipped his calves with each stride. The pouring rain hid his tears and for that he was grateful; a man never cries. He crossed the front yard and knocked the old door open with his shoulder. He went straight for his bed, casting his bag against the wall and kicking his shoes off to join it. He buried his head under his pillow and yelled into his ratty blankets and mattress, "<Finish This>!"