"...Fox News interrupted the emergency news and said that Ryan passed away. It was Ryan from the Golden Ocean. He came to Candlestick Stadium many times to watch the game, didn't he? I won't admit it. Everything happened so suddenly, who I didn’t even expect that…”
"But, but...how could this happen? During the preseason, I saw him at the training base. He and his brother came over to watch the training. Didn't he look good? He and Madara We just talked, nothing special."
"News reports say that this is the case with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). The rate of deterioration is uncontrollable. Generally speaking, it takes three to seven years, but the specific situation is still uncontrollable. Ryan's illness is almost over. It has been four years, and doctors have been unable to do anything. The specific situation is still uncertain, but now rumors say it is, it seems that it is just a mouthful of phlegm that is stuck, and then I can't breathe on my own, and then there is a blue alert."
"A mouthful of phlegm?"
"Yes. Something happened last night, but the doctor rescued him. Unexpectedly, in less than twenty hours, the respiratory function failed faster than expected, and a blue alert appeared again. This time, he could not be rescued. Then It was just gone. No one expected it."
Suddenly, Lu Ke sat up straight, but he didn't know what he should do. He just sat there blankly, his eyes filled with disbelief, but his brain couldn't turn around.
who?
what is going on?
Who are they talking about?
The sounds outside the corridor were a bit hollow. Lu Ke couldn't sort out his thoughts and was always unsure. Then he cast a look at Thomas standing next to him, "Sorry, can you please go out and ask... Only then did Lu Ke realize that his voice was extremely hoarse. "Ask me, what's going on? What happened to Fox News?" After a pause, the name "Ryan" was stuck in his throat. Noh repeated again, "Yeah, what happened to Fox News?"
Thomas vaguely sensed that something was wrong, but his reaction speed could not keep up. He just nodded in confusion, quickly opened the door of the medical room, and rushed out. The sound of footsteps echoed in the corridor, but it made him feel uncomfortable. People are panicking.
When he first learned that he was injured, Lu Ke had no fear, but now his fingers couldn't help but start to tremble slightly.
Ryan Baldwin, the Ryan who was still full of life just two weeks ago, the Ryan who was still heroic just two weeks ago, bathed in the golden sunshine at the end of summer, cheerful and positive, shouting enthusiastically, "Bambi, Let’s defend the title together, what do you think of this idea?”
That brilliant smile shone so brightly that even the sun became inferior.
How could that Ryan leave so suddenly? Not even a "goodbye" was left behind, it just developed without warning, leaving no preparation time or buffer room. Things shouldn't be like this.
It's a mistake, it must be a mistake, it must be a mistake. Ryan is a very, very common name, isn't it? Another Ryan with ALS is possible, isn't it? They haven't fulfilled their promise, they haven't defended the title together, how could Ryan say goodbye without saying a word?
impossible!
Lu Ke secretly clenched his fists, cheering for himself and Ryan, which seemed to confirm his guess.
They agreed to work hard together and fight together this year; they agreed to let the golden sea return to Candlestick Stadium again, and launch an attack all the way towards the Super Bowl... They had already agreed, what about Ryan? Maybe break your promise? Ryan is not a coward who gives up on his own initiative and gives up halfway!
He is not!
Lu Ke stood up directly and quickly left the medical room, completely forgetting about his left knee. He immediately appeared in the corridor and saw the three people staying not far away. He stepped forward and asked , "Sorry, I'm very sorry to disturb you. I just overheard your conversation. Uh, what exactly happened? Can you tell me in detail? I mean, what exactly...uh, who happened to be in trouble, Which Ryan is it?”
Not Baldwin, right?
The two staff members exchanged glances, and there was a hint of unbearable deepness in their eyes. Then when they turned around, they could see the pain and struggle deep in Lu Ke's eyes, and even a little pleading in his words. It was just rolling on the tip of my tongue, but I couldn't bear to say it directly.
But...how long can they hide it?
"It's Ryan Baldwin. The amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient, the Ryan who set off a golden ocean in our stadium. He just passed away, and Fox News has already broadcast the confirmation news..."
The words echoed in the corridor with great difficulty, but Lu Ke could no longer hear them all. His mind fell into a blank for an instant. He was not sure what he was thinking about at this moment. There seemed to be a momentary gap, something above the time scale. I couldn't find it, so I just stood there, and there was a "buzzing..." sound in my ears, like a ball of cotton stuffed into it.
"Bambi? Bambi!"
Suddenly, the sound in his ears exploded like thunder, pulling Lu Ke back to the ground from outside the sky. He came back to his senses again, his eyes refocused, and then he saw Trent standing in front of him. There was Walter and others, a large and bustling group. At this time, Trent's face was full of worry, "Bambi, are you okay? You need..."
However, before the next words were spoken, they were cut off roughly and directly by Lu Ke.
"I need to get back on the court." Lu Ke said.
Trent opened his mouth slightly. They had just made a decision. Lu Ke must go to the hospital for further examination. They could not take any risks - even though they very, very much hoped that Lu Ke could appear immediately, "Bambi, but... "
But Lu Ke shook his head slightly and repeated again, "I need to return to the competition." That unwavering tone left no room for maneuver or compromise.
He needs to stand on the court again, he needs to win this game for himself, he needs to win this game for Ryan, he needs to start this journey of defending the title with Ryan's promise and dream, and he needs to be in Candlestick again. The stadium summons a golden ocean! This is the agreement between them!
He knows the situation he is facing, he also knows the risks he is experiencing, and he also knows what his impulse means. No one knows it better than himself. His willfulness and impulsiveness are signs of irresponsibility.
But, sometimes in life you just need to give it a try, right? Some things, even if you know they are wrong, you still have to try after all; and some things, even if you know they are right, you still can't do it. If everything in life should be organized by reason and rules, then he should not have continued to play rugby in the first place, then he would not be standing here now, and then all the disputes now would not exist at all. .
In this game, there is another promise waiting for him to fulfill! That is the reason why he stands on this field, that is the reason why he can realize his dream, that is the reason why they can reach the Super Bowl, and that is the reason why they can become a unique team! He needs to hold on! He needs to keep fighting! For Ryan's sake, and for myself!
They are warriors, aren't they?
Lu Ke raised his head, stared at Trent firmly, and repeated the same words again without any refutation. Those decisive words burst out with a sonorous voice, stirring in the corridor, "I need to return to the arena. superior!"
Trent opened his mouth, but found that all the words were stuck in his throat, and he couldn't make any sound or even a reaction. The Lu Ke standing in front of him was so familiar yet so unfamiliar. He couldn't help but start to get excited, but he still suppressed the impulse strongly, turned his head to look at Walter, and cast a questioning look.
No matter how Lu Ke supports it, Trent needs Walter's approval.
Walter caught the perseverance and determination in those eyes, and all the excuses and dissuasion stayed on his lips. Under Lu Ke's gaze, Walter nodded slowly.
Who can really sort out reason and emotion? According to reason, it was impossible for the San Francisco 49ers to reach the Super Bowl last year, but they did it; according to reason, they should be on the safe side this season and let Lu Ke continue to rest in order to defend the title, but... But Walter had no choice. Refuse - What's more, at least judging from the current situation, Lu Ke's injury is no longer serious.
However, as soon as he nodded, Walter regretted, "But you need to bandage your knee well. You will never get injured again." Although this sentence is empty talk, standing on the court, who can guarantee that he will not be injured? ?
Lu Ke showed a bright smile, with a bit of bitterness and loneliness in the brightness, "Yes, I know. Reappearing is for victory and glory. How could I let myself get hurt? What's more, we still have There is an ultimate goal of defending the title waiting for us. I will protect myself."
He will never give up easily before this journey reaches its peak! The constant fighting is their core spirit! At the same time, it is also his firm belief that has led him all the way to now!
Trent thought he would be happy. Lu Ke was about to appear again, and victory seemed possible again. However, he found that he could not be happy at all. Deep worries surged, and his whole person became anxious again, even more anxious than before. Knowing that Lu Ke was even more anxious when he was injured, "Bambi, are you sure?"
"Yes." Lu Ke replied crisply and loudly.
Trent stared at Lu Ke. He knew that he should refuse. This was his job - when the quarterback was willful, he should be the one to stand up and stop him; but at this time, the words of rejection kept swirling on the tip of his tongue. But he couldn't say anything. For the first time, Trent realized that the current San Francisco 49ers team had Lu Ke's imprint deeply imprinted on them, and that stubbornness and madness were shining brightly.
…
Walter knelt on one knee and was bandaging Lu Ke's knee, but now he was starting to regret it. He couldn't help but started mumbling, "You have to be careful, you know? Bambi, the team is missing you, And Kaepernick, they can still operate, you are not Superman or the Suns; what's more, the team has lacked this victory all season, and there are fifteen other games waiting for us, how can you be so impulsive? ? This is irrational, this is not like you!"
"Walter, Ryan passed away." Lu Ke said calmly.
Walter raised his head suddenly and stared at Lu Ke blankly. He opened his mouth involuntarily, but found that he could not make any sound. He just stared at Lu Ke in disbelief, and then he found perseverance in those eyes. The light was answered in the affirmative. He slowly closed his mouth and spent all his strength to digest the news, but he still couldn't hide his shock.
Thousands of words just stay on the tip of my tongue.
"After you play, you must be careful not to force yourself to run with the ball. You would rather fall to the ground to protect the ball than show off. Also, if your left knee feels uncomfortable, please tell me at any time. I will be watching from the sidelines at any time, okay? We are a team, you stand on the court and fight, I stand on the sidelines and fight with you!"
