Dear Jane
READING AGE 18+
I broke her heart ten years ago and left town.She hates me, and rightly so. It doesn’t matter that the rest of the country loves me, that I’m a starting quarterback with a multimillion-dollar contract. Because when I look in the mirror, all I see is a failure who was too young—and too afraid—to fight for what I wanted.But I’m not that guy anymore, and all I need is one shot to convince her.***He has no idea what happened after he left. And now I’m supposed to work alongside him like we don’t have this huge, messy history?But I’m older now, wiser, and I won’t let anything stand in my way of doing a good job for this league. Not even one overpaid, arrogant player who thinks we’re going to kiss and make up.News flash, buddy: I am over you.
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Epilogue Weston Eight years later
I blow my whistle and form a T with my hands. “Halftime! Great work, kids, you’re all really improving. Let’s take a break and have a snack.”
Most of the six-year-olds scurry to the bleachers, eager for treats and attention from their parents. A few get distracted on their way……
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