For some stupid reason as I sat here on the bottom of my steps holding Tawny I couldn't help but see her in her future.
I could see her shout out encouragement from the sidelines of the rugby field, taking photos and trying to coach her teammates or better yet her own team from the bench. Of course I know she'd want to be playing with them too, but her injury forced her to quit her career soon.
Many athletes experience injuries early in their careers that actually keep them out from the sport they love and hinders their goals. Tawny was lucky to have played from when she was 17 until she was 33. Many people didn't even reach that age.
I smiled a bit as she sniffled a bit on my shoulder, "hey... I can see your future."
She pulled away and looked at me confused. Her eyes were a little puffy from the crying. Without even thinking I wiped her tears, "wanna hear about it."
She bit her inside cheek and slowly nodded her head.
I kept my smile on my face, "so... I know this won't be the same
