Author Note: Sorry it's late. I had a crazy night last night. Working on the next chapter now.
Taker had an interesting few days. He been thinking about what happened on Tuesday over these days off Wednesday and Thursday.
'Why did I leave?' He thought as we walked into a live event Saturday. He has not spoken to Glen, or Roman since Tuesday. As he walked, Roman and Glen walked up. They walked in his locker room.
" What happened Tuesday?" Taker looked at Roman like he lose his mind " What is it your business? " " It's not, but anyone with eyes can see you care about her after everything last week. So what happened?" Glen looked at Mark. Mark looked at them both as he told them what happened.
" I walked out after hearing that she had a disability I had to leave. When we see individuals with disabilities, they're strong but sensitive and dependent on someone. I'm a hard ass and at this rate I don't wanna go into even a friendship with her and show Who I am then hurt her. It don't help when I googled her and found out about her." Both men looked at him to continue. " She use to be a therapeutic rider since her accident and went through recovery plus having a disability. I'm still curious with her.-" " Get to know her! She's a lot more than her disability." " THAT JUST IT! I don't know how to get to know her. I don't wanna pity her to do it." Glen shook his head. " You don't have to! Just talk to her and go from there." Taker looked at Roman " Got any way of helping?" Roman shook his head.
The next day, Taker was in St. Louis. Glen and Mark went to the bookstore to find a book for Glen's wife. They walked down the aisles. As they walked a name on a book caught both their eyes: Alaura Dawson, PhD. Taker picked up the book: From Riding to Arguing. Taker read the description hoping to find out how to reach out to her after last week's events.
Over the week, he read her book and discovered what her disability was, cerebral palsy. He googled the term. He discovered different stories about individuals with the disability that worried him as he wondered how it affects her. He finished reading the book as on his flight Wednesday morning on his way home. When he finished, he placed the book on the coffee table as if it deserves its own place in his home.
As he placed the book down Glen texted him: Mark, ya girl is going to be in Dallas this weekend. My wife just got a email about her signing.
Taker replied: Okay. When and where?
Glen: Barnes and Noble. Friday- Saturday then Houston on Sunday for her first race since she was fifteen.
He nodded and he read the text then replied: Up for tagging along? Glen was fine with it and said he'll be in Dallas Friday morning.
Taker was prepared for this weekend to see what can happen with him and Alaura.