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I nod, even though she can’t see me. “I understand. I am just worried about you. You’ve been doing so good since…” My voice trails off, not wanting to mention the dark days after her accident.

The receptionist calls my name, notifying me that they’re ready for me. “Well, I'll trust your word on that. But I need to go.”

“Ooh, is today the day?”

“Yeah, I’ll call you later. Ciao. Je t’aime beaucoup.2” Hanging up, I turn to face the team that caused so much pain over the past six years, ready to end this for good.

1. Coucou = hi

2. Ciao, Lise. Je t-aime beaucoup = Bye Lise. I love you very much

Chapter 54

Three Hours Later

Theo changed the name of the chat to: Balls Deep FC

Today 2:42PM

Soren:

...Really, Theo?

Theo:

I thought it'd help cheer Cap up.

Theo:

BTW Teo, whatever you do, don’t look at the news.

Cillian:

WTF?! That’s a terrible name & warning, eejit

Theo:

Ouch, Cill. I thought I was your favorite.

Cillian:

Why would you ever think that?

Lukas:

I like the name, Theo

Lukas:

But can someone clue me in? Y shouldn’t he look at the news?

Soren:

Have you not seen the articles?

Lukas:

No. I’ve been busy…