Saturday, 5th November 2022
"What the fuck is wrong with the team?" Roy asked, looking around the room.
"They're all quiet," Nate said, following Roy's gaze.
"They're looking at Jamie a lot," Beard offered.
"Yes," Nate agreed.
"Right," Roy stepped into the locker room. "What the fuck is the problem? Are you worried about the match?"
Isaac stood up. "We're worried about you coach."
"Why the fuck-"
Sam stood up. "We know you're a great man."
Roy looked horrified. "What?"
"Is Roy dying?" Jamie asked, standing up like he'd been jabbed.
"We know you and Jamie are living together," Jan said.
Roy looked at Jamie, who looked back at him.
"And we don't care…no, we don't…what the fuck did Ted say…yes, we care but it changes nothing," Cockburn told them.
"Good," Jamie said slowly. "You've known all season I was living in Roy's house."
"And your house," Colin said.
"You told us about all the work you did on the house," Richard said. "Donc ta maison aussi."
"Yes, I was the interior decorator," Jamie said. "Phoebe was my deputy. I think it could be a nice little career after football."
"Is this what you lot of idiots were worried about?" Roy asked.
"Yes," Sam said. "Something Jamie said yesterday."
"I told you not to worry about that," Jamie said. "It was just musings, the house is amazing."
"And you're happy living in the house?" Isaac propmpted.
"Yes," Jamie told them.
"And you're happy with him living there?" Dani asked, staring intensely at Roy.
"Of-fucking-course," Roy told them, frowning.
"Good," Sam said.
The team all visibly relaxed and Roy looked at Nate and Beard next to him. "Fucking muppets."
Beard looked at him with an expression Roy wasn't sure he understood and then towards the team.
"Let's get out there," Roy called. "Isaac."
Isaac pulled everyone into the middle. "Richmond on three."
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