Your Best Friend is who now?
December 28, 1921...
Off season had arrived, and Joseph Carr found himself looking at the two men in his office, a tired look on his face as he looked at George Halas and Curly Lambeau. It was a room full of annoyance.
Reason for this; the Packers were suspended for using collage players during the post season exhibition games, and George found out FAST. AND, given he was a man with a desire to one day have a family of his own, GREW WORRIED AND CONCERN telling the league immediately. And the result, NEEDLESS TO SAY, had created a rivalry of gigantic proportions.
George Halas:...You know full well your not suppose to use collage boys Curly.
Curly Lambeau: IT was Fine. They boys were safe and everything turned out good in the end.
Joseph Carr: NOT, THE POINT. They were collage students, they needed to study think about exams.
Curly Lambeau: They still did.
George Halas: *shakes his head;holds with one hand* Curly still not the point.
AND, HERE THEY WERE NOW.
Joseph Carr: And how do you think Pack feels about all this?
Curly Lambeau: Hey leave the lil guy out of this, did it for a reason. As for what he thinks, -sighs sadly- hate to break it ta ya but he's out. Turns out he caught what Freedom got back in September. In fact, think it worse than Rhinovirus.
Both men grew worried hearing this as Curly leaned back.
George Halas: Oh man, sorry Curly.
Curly Lambeau: Didn't even know he was sick so, got that worry on my mind as well. Hopefully whoever he's rooming with is helping him.
Joseph Carr had THE MOST TERRIFIED LOOK ON HIS FACE, and that sent shivers down both men's spine.
George Halas: Joe, everything o-
Joseph Carr: HIS ROOMMATE IS GRIZZLY THE BEAR RUSHER.
...At this moment the current situation was forgotten as all three men rushed out of the room in a panic.
Later; Canton Ohio, hotel...
Peck was reading a book in the lobby when he heard to door slammed open, revealing Joseph, Curly and George in a panic.
Peck: *confused* What the-what are you three doing here-?
Immediately the three men were over Peck, who was lifted off the ground by Joseph and the book fell from his hands.
Joseph Carr: *fast* PECK THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PACK IS IN GRAVE DANGER AND IT'S ABOUT THE TEAM-!
Peck: *Very confused* Whoawhoawhoa one thing at a time. If it's about what's going on with Green bay;*sternly looks at Curly and George* I have some words for you and I think Liberty would like to give you some as-
Curly Lambeau: *quick* PECK THIS IS NO TIME FOR SCOLDING PACK IS IN GRAVE DANGER-!
George Lambeau: *quick* GRIZZLY'S GONNA KILL HIM!
..Peck blinked a few times and-
Peck: *Extremely confused* OKAY, TIME OUT HERE. FIRST OF ALL, CURLY YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN HAVING COLLAGE STUDENTS PLAY HOOKIE FOR FOOTBALL. TWO, GEORGE I GET WHAT HE WAS DOING WAS NOT RIGHT BUT YOU LEAD ON IT BY ASKING *points to Curly* HIM. AND FINALLY, WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD GRIZZLY HURT HIS BEST FRIEND?
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Peck was let go and he flopped back on the couch, the three men shocked.
All three: *Shock* I'm sorry Grizzly's best friend is who now?
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Pack sat up as he coughed, covering his face as he shivered and sniffed. His body was pale, ached, and he was constantly cold.
Grizzly: *lays him down* Easy Pack, Freefall said you gotta take it easy.
Pack nodded as he sniffed. The Packer Rusher was laying in bed, Grizzly bringing the covers over him.
Pack: *congested;annoyed* Common Cold, a Rusher who can control ice is struck down with an illness like this.
Grizzly: Hey the whole situation hit you hard, don't blame yourself...you hungry?
Pack shoke his head.
Pack: *congested* Just thinking about food is making me nausea.
Grizzly: Okay, *brushes head* just let me know of you are okay to-
KNOCK KNOCK!
Grizzly: *looks over* Hmm, hello? Peck that you?
Peck's voice: Yeah, and we have some unexpected guest.
Grizzly, confused, went over and opened the door...his confusion became a deadpan looking seeing the three gentlemen at the door with Peck.
Grizzly:...You do realize you three are gonna get a scolding from Lib when he gets back right?
Curly Lambeau: Yeah Peck made it quite clear to us.
All three men looked inside the room, seeing Pack curled up in the bed trying to get warm.
Peck: How's he doing?
Grizzly: -sigh- As good as one can get being sick. Freefall's at Uni, but I let him know we would give him updates if anything changes.
Joseph looked closer at Pack, biting his lip.
Joseph Carr: *worried* Think your right about Pack Curly, poor guy looks a wreak.
George Halas: *worried* What the hey did he catch?
Grizzly: -sighs- A illness called the Common Cold, basically the upgraded version of the Rhinovirus. AND the reason Lib wants to have a word with you three.
All three: *Confused* HUH?
Peck: The situation got Pack stress levels high and his energy at a low point that he caught this illness. And since we don't spread illnesses, he went down hard.
All three men cringe, realizing that this might be a norm for the league.
Curly Lambeau: So um..has he eaten anything thing any foo-
Pack shot up covering his mouth.
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Grizzly: Still nauseous about eating or even thinking about food, then again might be the snort running down his throat.
All three men and the two Rusherz were outside the bathroom as Pack had run in. While they did not hear him throwing up, they did hear him dry heave. The door soon opened, revealing Pack.
George Halas: *worried* Oh wow he looks absolutely miserable.
All three now had a clear view of the Packer Rusher as he sniffed. Pack skin was pale, a clear liquid (which they could see was mucus) was running down his nose, and his eyes were sunken in. He had a blanket over his shoulders and warm cloths on, and yet he still shivered. Grizzly went over patting his friend's back.
Grizzly: You okay Pack?
Pack: *congested* Didn't throw up, but feel awful.
Grizzly, taking the men's worry away and surprising them, gave a comforting nuzzle to Pack.
Grizzly: I know I know. *looks up* But, we got some unexpected guest.
Peck: And needless to say, they are learning a few things about us.
Pack wearily looked up seeing them, sniffing.
Pack: *congested* H-Hello, -coughs- *covers* W-What are you three doing here?
Joseph Carr: *surprise* W-We were worried about you and thought, Grizzly was mad at you given the situation?
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Grizzly: *horror* I'M SORRY WHAT?
Needless to say Joseph, George and Curly flinched as Peck gave a snicker, enjoying the unexpected show here.
Pack: *congested;eye raised* What kinda weird dreams are you having? And this is coming from the guy who is sick here.
Grizzly: *horror* Yeah why in the world would I be mad at Pack! He's my best friend he and I have been through thick and then when we met as kids! Why in the world would I be mad at something he wasn't even aware of!
Curly Lambeau: *bit nervous* W-Well given the two teams have a rivalry now w-we assumed you wou-
Grizzly: *horror* YOU WERE THINKING I WOULD HURT HIM!
George Halas: *bit nervous* W-We ASSUMED-
Grizzly: *horror* ASSUMING SOMETHING LIKE THAT-!
?: OKAY! What in the shards of the core name is going on here!
All turned to see Liberty appear, surprise to see the scene in front of him.
Liberty: *very confused* You all mind telling me why you three are here and why Grizzly is screaming?
Peck: *chuckles* Well, these three came in thinking Pack was going to get hurt from the whole situation with Green Bay.
...LIBERTY FACEPALMED.
Joseph Carr: Yeah I think no matter what our job position is we're going to get a scolding.
Liberty: Oh like you think we title and label you all like soup cans your are ABSOLUTELY GETTING A TALK DOWN.
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Few minutes later...
Joseph Carr: So you knew, but did not know the team was doing it during the season as well?
Liberty had lead the three men to the room he and Soar were sharing, nodding.
Liberty: Yeah, but I'm surprise you didn't tell Pack this.
Curly Lambeau: W-Well I didn't want to get our Rusher involved with our, escapades.
Liberty sighed, rubbing his temples.
Liberty: Good to know you wish to try and keep us out of stuff like this. *stops;looks at them* Well, now what are three gonna do? Thanks to you Pack is down with a cold, ya got a team in limbo and NOW you got Grizzly up in arms on whatever ya said.
George Halas: Apologies to them for one, feel awful coming in hooting and hollering when one of ya's are sick.
Curly Lambeau: *nods with Joseph* I'll-try to see if I can get the team back sooner than later. Me and Calhoun will do our best.
Joseph sighed, nodding as he sat up.
Joseph Carr: And I'll make sure this situation does not happen again in the future.
Liberty slowly nodded with all three men's conviction.
Liberty: Good. Now since that is settled, mind telling me what in the world you all were screaming about. You about woke up most of us with a day off here.
All three men blushed in embarrassment.
Joseph Carr: We, thought Grizzly was gonna manslaughter Pack given the whole situation.
George Halas and Curly Lambeau: And we found out their friends.
Liberty blinked a few times as silence filled the room.
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Liberty: *laughing hard!* I'M SORRY WHAT!
All three men went red in embarrassment as Liberty fell off the chair laughing.
Liberty: *laughing hard!* T-THAT EXPLAINS-HIS FACE! SHARDS THAT IS AMAZING!
All three: We're not going to live this down are we?
Liberty: *laughing hard!* Oh no we are SO GOING TO RIDE ON THIS WITH THE FANS MARK MY WORDS!
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Pack sighed as he finished the drink, Grizzly placing the cup on the counter.
Grizzly: *smiles* There we go, least we got something in your stomach.
Pack: *congested* Yeah, this drink has alot of mixes. I can see why you like to put honey in it.
Pack slowly laid on the pillows as Grizzly brought the covers up just as the three men and Liberty returned, both turning to them.
George Halas: Grizzly, Pack, we are, extremely sorry for the ruckus and misunderstanding here.
Curly Lambeau: Yeah we, KINDA went into panic mode with the whole situation we currently have.
Both sighed, Pack giving a small cough as he sniffed.
Pack: *congested* I have a hunch, you guys and the teams in the future are going to try and keep us out of the fray.
Joseph Carr: I mean being honest for the three of us here CAN YOU BLAME US?
Grizzly: He does have a point, I mean your going to give us a migraine but least your worried about us.
Liberty: -sighs- True. Just, let's hope this is not a constant thing gentlemen.
Curly Lambeau: We'll, TRY.
Pack gave a weary smiled as eyes fluttered. He slowly fell to sleep, Grizzly brushing his head with a warm smile.
Grizzly: Hehe, least he's smiling in his sleep.
Joseph Carr: *smiles* Well, we better get going. We have work to do.
George and Curly smiled as they nodded, beginning to head out.
Curly Lambeau: Let Pack know when he wakes up we hope he gets well soon.
Liberty: *nods* We certainly will, thank you three.
George Halas: Of course...Take care Grizzly, and I know you will take good care of that Packer.
Curly Lambeau: Same here, granted it took us nearly deafen Peck and horrifying you to know that.
Grizzly gave a chuckle as he and Liberty waved to the gentlemen as they went off. Grizzly turned his attention to Pack and Liberty went over.
Grizzly: So, I take it you want us to ride on the fact me and Pack are friends?
Liberty: -chuckles- It's going to make fun reactions with the fans.
Grizzly nodded as both turned to Pack, whose smile grew and the two knew he had heard them.
Grizzly: Get well soon buddy.
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THIS ENDS 1921