"Hey, Steph."
Sam said as he woke up just hours after his accident on the football field. It was the second game of the football season and he was about to make his winning touchdown when suddenly, a giant beast from the opposing team knocked him hard and he became unconscious. He was immediately rushed to the hospital leaving the team one star player down.
"Hey babe. You're up. I came here as soon as I found out." Steph came to his side and held his hands tight.
"Hey, buddy. How are you?" His best friend Joe asked.
"I'm fine. My body hurts though. Did we win?" Sam asked, still thinking about the game.
"Of course, bro! That guy from the Raiders knocked you so hard, you flew a little farther. Then, you hit touchdown!" Joe cheered his buddy when an irritated Stephanie Roberts interrupted.
"Touchdown was nice but you broke your leg, Sam! Look at your leg!"
"I'll be fine, babe. Where's the doctor? I need some answers." Sam said as his coach, Mike Parker went inside the room.
"Evans! It's good you're awake. I have to talk to you about something in private." He looked at the two as a signal for them to depart the room. They understood his stare so Joe and Steph went out for a while. Mike sat beside Sam.
"Evans, thank you for your braveness a while ago. You just gave the Giants their 2nd win of the season."
"No problem, Coach. Anything for the team."
"You see... I had a conversation with your doctor and he told me... You can't play for at least 4 months which means... You're not gonna be able to play for the rest of the season."
"What? Are you serious, coach?! Come on! It's my second year on the Giants!"
"I'm sorry but there's nothing we can do. You're leg is casted for about 2 and a half months and you're going to need some more rest when you're leg gets healed."
Sam was brought to tears by this news. He loves playing for the New York Giants and Football has basically been his life since he moved to New York. "I need to play, Coach. I'll be back soon. We need to win that championship."
"I know what you mean. You can always support the team by playing but your team needs you to rest for a while so you can help us win on the finals." This made both of them smile. "And by the way, as a responsible coach... I told your mom what happened."
"What did she say?" Sam asked.
"She wants to take care of you. Your whole family wants to take care of you."
"Oh, cool. When are they coming to New York?"
"Not in New York, Sam. You're gonna ride the Giants' private plane...back to Nashville."
Sam was surprised. He hasn't been home for about 4 years so he just laughed. "You're kidding, right?"
"I'm not... You leave tomorrow night."
"I can't leave New York. I love my life here. My friends are here, my girlfriend is here-"
"But your family's there." Mike cut him off. "Your mom really wanted you to come home. She cried when she saw you get tackled on the field. It's just for a couple of months. When your leg is healed, come back to New York and win that championship."
He was thinking hard what to say. It's not that he doesn't want to see his family or anything. He just got used to the New York life and he doesn't want to lose it. He just smiled at his coach and thanked him for all the help.
After a while, Mike left as Joe and Steph went back inside.
"What did he tell you?" Joe asked.
"I won't be back till the end of the season. I'm gonna have tons of rest and I'm pretty sure I'll just bore myself to death."
"That's good man. At least, you'll still get to play for the finals. Let's just hope your team's good enough without you." They both laughed.
"They'll be fine. They better win it or else I'll personally leave the Giants." They laughed more. "Hey babe. I need to tell you something." He called his girlfriend.
"What is it?" She went closer to him.
"I'm going back to Nashville tomorrow night. I'm gonna take my break there and I was hoping you can come with me." He held her hands and gave her an adorable smile.
She pulled back her hands as soon as she heard his request. "What?! I can't just leave, Sam! I have tons of business to do here! It's not that simple!"
"It's just gonna be for a couple months. You can just get back to your clients when we come back."
"No, I can't! Do you know we have 8 photo shoots lined up within 2 months? Vogue needs me. I'm one of their best editors! You should understand my schedule. We've been together for 10 months."
"Okay, fine. Whatever." Sam got really pissed. That was one thing he hated about his girlfriend. She was so full of herself and she likes to think she's the best in the world. She is for him but she needs to realize that it's not always about her.
Stephanie noticed his eyes roll and his deep annoyed sigh so she tried to talk him into it. "I'll try to visit you when I can okay? I promise." She kissed him on the head.
"Okay, thanks. Love you."
"Love you too."
"Alright, enough of those Bradgelina moments. Time to go home, Steph." Joe said while shaking his cars keys. They said their goodbyes to the patient and went out to go home. Joe took Steph home as he lives just about 2 blocks away from her while Sam's place was a little farther from hers.
Sam checked the time and saw that it was already 2 in the morning. He decided to sleep and prepare himself for the next day. He checks out of the hospital in the afternoon and flies off at night.
Xxx
Sam got out of the hospital in no time and went home to get his stuff with Joe. Joe has been his best friend ever since he moved to New York. They met each other at an appliance store. They both stopped at a certain television where they preview historic football games. They found out that they both love football and instantly became friends. Ever since then, they became brothers from another mother. Sam started packing with the help of Joe who'll take him to the airport.
"How long are you gonna be there?" Joe asked.
"I don't know. 3? 4 months? I just need to get back before the season ends. I really want to win this for the team."
"Just enjoy your stay there okay? Don't think about football for a while; focus on relaxing and getting better."
"I hope I can. I mean, I know I should. I missed out on a lot of things there, you know? Our farm grew better. I mean, our farm is a really big land. We are about 6 families living inside the estate with each of our own houses. I can't wait to see what's happening there."
"There! That's the spirit, cowboy!" Joe teased him. "So, the bags are ready, I guess you're ready. Let's go?"
"Yeah, sure. I'll just call my mom to tell them I'm on my way."
"Don't forget to call your girlfriend!" Joe reminded him.
"Of course, I won't. I can never forget my woman." Sam said as he walked outside with his crutches.
Sam dialled his mom and by the 2nd ring, she answered his call.
"My baby!"
"Hey... Mom. Uh, I just called to let you know I'm on my way to the airport."
"That's good! I can't wait to see you, honey. We're all excited to see you."
"I am too. I'll be there by 10 in the evening."
"Alright, honey. Have a safe flight! I love you!"
"Love you too, Mom. Bye." He hung up to call his girlfriend before they leave.
He called her for 5 times but she didn't answer her phone. On the 6th call, she finally answered.
"Sam, I'm in a meeting! " She whispered sounding angry.
"Aren't you even gonna say goodbye to your boyfriend?"
"Have a safe flight and have fun! You happy?"
"Thanks, Stephanie. That was very sweet of you." He said sarcastically.
"I'm sorry okay? I just need to get this meeting over with. I love you. Bye." And she hung up.
He just looked at his phone and said, "Love you too." He deeply exhaled and called for Joe's help.
They left Sam's place and got to the airport. After a couple of minutes, the plane left for home. He had a lot of assistants on the private plane he's using. He got to Nashville at around 10:15pm and when his parents saw him, a mini reunion happened at the airport. His mom was so much in tears to see her son like that but at the same time, she was really happy that her little Sammy's back in her arms again. His father told him how proud he is of his football star. Though he wasn't crying, he kept kissing Sam's forehead as they helped him get inside the car.
Sam felt weird about this since he wasn't used to it anymore but he's happy. He missed his folks and he's glad to be back home. He's excited for the things that are gonna happen on his return.
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