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Chapter 1
The plane began to land and Sam was getting excited. This weekend he was going to visit his old college for a football game and some of his oldest friends would be there. The team was currently ranked in the top ten nationally and playing a conference rival in the top five. It was a big game and one that would come with a sold-out stadium, even bigger crowd outside tailgating, and the still warm yet mild fall temperature found in the deep south.
Sam grew up a small town guy who was the first in his family to attend college and he managed to make the most of it. He had a great group of friends, enjoyed the girls on campus with some returning the favor, and kept good grades that helped him land a job out west shortly after graduation. Sam left home, met his future wife, married her and moved to the suburbs when his first daughter was born. At fifty years old, Sam’s daughters were almost independent adults and while he was proud of them, it hit him just how old he was now.
Upon landing, Sam was renting a car to drive the hour and twenty minutes to the small town where the university was located. He was meeting his old roommate Joey who was driving to campus from about four hours away that day. They had a three night stay planned before Sam would be flying back home. Joey didn’t have kids and his wife wasn’t coming so Sam looked forward to just some one on one time with his old friend who he barely saw in person anymore but was still close to. The old gang formed a group text planning for the trip that was regularly active where most of them would shoot the shit about life.
Sam landed and was about to grab his luggage when he received a call from an unrecognized number but decided to answer.
“Sam, this is Robin”. Robin was Joey’s wife and Sam got immediately worried when he heard her voice. “Sorry to have to tell you but Joey won’t be making it this weekend. He went to the hospital after a car accident trying to get out of here earlier today. He’s banged up, nothing serious, but he’s in no shape to travel. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier but I’ve dealt with the police, doctors, and the insurance company.” Robin sounded both calm and frazzled.
“Robin I’m so sorry,” Sam replied. “Thanks, he will be okay and he’s lucky it’s not worse. He just isn’t up to traveling to a game this weekend.”
Sam and Robin ended their conversation, and he was confused about what to do next, shaken by the news. He had just landed, had a game ticket and hotel reservation. Sam called his own wife who encouraged him to go ahead and stay the weekend to catch up with the other guys and see the game.
Sam picked up his car and drove out of the city. He was bummed about Joey and knew it wouldn’t be the same without him there but some other friends were coming for the game as well. Mike who lived in Boston was making the trip. Danny’s son was enrolled at the university so he was coming from close by and Russell was coming along with his brother in law Barry. The gang hung around together in college and had been good overall about keeping in touch except for Mike. Joey had his number and they communicated after getting reacquainted during a business trip where they ran across each other. Mike had always been a quiet and private guy more than the rest. Joey mentioned Mike would be at the same hotel as them and Sam was looking forward to catching up with him after all this time.
The plane began to land and Sam was getting excited. This weekend he was going to visit his old college for a football game and some of his oldest friends would be there. The team was currently ranked in the top ten nationally and playing a conference rival in the top five. It was a big game and one that would come with a sold-out stadium, even bigger crowd outside tailgating, and the still warm yet mild fall temperature found in the deep south.
Sam grew up a small town guy who was the first in his family to attend college and he managed to make the most of it. He had a great group of friends, enjoyed the girls on campus with some returning the favor, and kept good grades that helped him land a job out west shortly after graduation. Sam left home, met his future wife, married her and moved to the suburbs when his first daughter was born. At fifty years old, Sam’s daughters were almost independent adults and while he was proud of them, it hit him just how old he was now.
Upon landing, Sam was renting a car to drive the hour and twenty minutes to the small town where the university was located. He was meeting his old roommate Joey who was driving to campus from about four hours away that day. They had a three night stay planned before Sam would be flying back home. Joey didn’t have kids and his wife wasn’t coming so Sam looked forward to just some one on one time with his old friend who he barely saw in person anymore but was still close to. The old gang formed a group text planning for the trip that was regularly active where most of them would shoot the shit about life.
Sam landed and was about to grab his luggage when he received a call from an unrecognized number but decided to answer.
“Sam, this is Robin”. Robin was Joey’s wife and Sam got immediately worried when he heard her voice. “Sorry to have to tell you but Joey won’t be making it this weekend. He went to the hospital after a car accident trying to get out of here earlier today. He’s banged up, nothing serious, but he’s in no shape to travel. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier but I’ve dealt with the police, doctors, and the insurance company.” Robin sounded both calm and frazzled.
“Robin I’m so sorry,” Sam replied. “Thanks, he will be okay and he’s lucky it’s not worse. He just isn’t up to traveling to a game this weekend.”
Sam and Robin ended their conversation, and he was confused about what to do next, shaken by the news. He had just landed, had a game ticket and hotel reservation. Sam called his own wife who encouraged him to go ahead and stay the weekend to catch up with the other guys and see the game.
Sam picked up his car and drove out of the city. He was bummed about Joey and knew it wouldn’t be the same without him there but some other friends were coming for the game as well. Mike who lived in Boston was making the trip. Danny’s son was enrolled at the university so he was coming from close by and Russell was coming along with his brother in law Barry. The gang hung around together in college and had been good overall about keeping in touch except for Mike. Joey had his number and they communicated after getting reacquainted during a business trip where they ran across each other. Mike had always been a quiet and private guy more than the rest. Joey mentioned Mike would be at the same hotel as them and Sam was looking forward to catching up with him after all this time.