"What if I can't catch up?"
Such a simple yet sad question instantly brought Lu Ke's memory back to the morning after the 2011 National League Finals.
What is even sadder than the team's overtime loss to the New York Giants is that just like Justin Smith missed the last defensive moment, Gene also missed the opportunity to accompany the team for the entire game. The injury caused The drag cast an invisible shadow over his future prospects.
There was a hint of confusion and loss, which was more acute than sadness and pain.
Injury is always an unsolvable problem. Gene has no answer, and neither does Lu Ke. Even the most authoritative doctor in the world cannot give an exact answer. Who can be 100% sure about the mysteries of the body? ?
Although Gene has grown into one of the top receivers in the league over the past two seasons, don't forget that, like New England Patriots slot receiver Wes Welker, neither of them is talented. Exceptional players, even players who have been forgotten by the team, rely on their own efforts to shine in special positions, and then go through all kinds of difficulties and dangers to occupy a place in the league.
If they suffer consecutive injuries, their abilities will decline faster than other players, and the light of their careers will soon dim.
In fact, Gene's shining moments have been rapidly diminished this season.
The team's wide receiver lineup has been hit by injuries repeatedly, and the lineup has undergone many changes. This has also caused Lu Ke's tactical arrangements to make corresponding adjustments. Without the pick-and-roll coverage of his teammates, Gene's arrow function is limited. has been curbed; coupled with Lu Ke's injury, the proportion of long passes has been significantly reduced, and Gene's space for play has been further compressed, completely lacking the excitement and strength of the previous two seasons.
Now that he is troubled by injuries again, Gene's problems have become more realistic and cruel.
Staring at the calm Jean in front of him, Lu Ke's throat tightened slightly, and that heavy and bitter emotion lingered in his heart, never getting away.
Although Walter said that Gene's condition should be fine, Gene still needs to be re-examined, and who can predict the subsequent development?
Lu Ke has experienced injuries himself, and he also understands the dilemma. On the one hand, he longs for a glimmer of hope, even if it is an illusory extravagant hope; on the other hand, he forces himself to be down-to-earth and move forward step by step - otherwise it will be impossible. Realized hope can become poison.
"I have no way to give an answer." Lu Ke shrugged and said honestly, "I can only say that we will do our best to reach the final stage of the Super Bowl for you, for Patrick, and for others who are suffering from injuries. This is the only thing we can do to give our teammates more time to recover. The rest is up to you."
There are still five full weeks between now and the Super Bowl, which is also all the time left in the 2013 season - if the San Francisco 49ers work hard to this extent and Gene and Willis still don't have time to return, then Lu Ke can't There is nothing we can do. This is an objective fact.
Realizing the ridicule and complaint behind Lu Ke's words, Gene couldn't help but slowly and slowly raise the corners of his mouth. He gently nodded his head in agreement, "That's fair. I think, I can't either. I’m asking for more, and the rest is left to me to work hard on my own.”
Lu Ke also nodded and once again emphasized how "correct" his idea was, "Ted, I can't give a time, when the injury will be cured, or whether the injury will be cured, to be honest. , I haven’t wiped my own ass yet, and I don’t think I have the ability to solve other people’s problems.”
Such a straightforward way of expressing it made Gene couldn't help but laugh - in fact, this is not a funny topic. Lu Ke's arm injury is indeed a problem. It is not serious, but it exists objectively. This is what maintains the San Francisco 49ers. One of the keys to the playoff prospects, but Lu Ke's hearty and calm expression made this serious issue full of joy.
"But I can be sure that no matter what time it is, we will be with you. In addition to me, we also have a huge team. If you don't make full use of it at this time, how long will you wait? Missed it, But there’s no chance!”
Lu Ke raised his eyebrows. It was clear that his words were saying one thing, but his expression was saying another. Simple words became full of profound meaning. In the midst of his thoughts, Jean couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"If it's too late, you will accompany us and stand on the field to fight together, remember? You are a part of San Francisco. Whether it is failure or victory, you need to bear it with us; but I sincerely hope that you will win the most. It’s better to recover quickly. I can use a little help from player No. 19, otherwise many tactics cannot be opened, which is also extremely annoying. So, please work harder instead of sitting here and studying X Professor, fight with your brain, okay?"
Those relaxed and humorous words, paired with Lu Ke's vivid eye roll, suddenly became lively, and Gene's dull mood gradually brightened.
Although there is still a huge stone weighing heavily deep in his heart, he can never completely relax until the review is completed; but as Lu Ke said, he is not alone, never has been before, and there is no need for him to sit alone. The self-pity here keeps all teammates out.
"I can't become Professor X, but I think you are a typical Professor X." Gene's voice became relaxed again, joking with Lu Ke.
Lu Ke curled his lips and said, "Wait a minute, are you dissing my lack of mobility in my pocket?" Professor X makes a wheelchair.
"Haha, this is your understanding." Gene also tried to be pretentious, but then he realized that the enemy he faced was not that simple, so he immediately raised his hands "spinelessly" and made a surrender Posture, "I didn't mean it, really, I definitely didn't mean it."
"Knock, knock," there was a knock at the door. After getting Jean's permission, the visitor appeared. It was a nurse, who came to remove the sling bottle for Jean.
Next is a set of hospital procedures. Once the entire process is over, Gene can leave the hospital, and all subsequent matters will be returned to San Francisco for processing.
I found Walter in the attending doctor's office. He was completing communication with the relevant departments of the hospital to confirm that all Gene's examination data had been sent back to San Francisco. Then I found Hubble in the lobby on the first floor. He was looking at the TV screen in a daze. Obviously they are thinking about the lineup arrangement for the playoffs.
"Wait a minute, do we need to ask the front desk to call a taxi?" The four of them were traveling together, but the other three looked like they were not paying attention to what was going on outside the window. Lu Ke was a little helpless, and had to take the initiative even if he was unwilling. Playing the role of "old mother", a friendly reminder: you may not be able to hail a taxi at the entrance of the hospital.
Hubble was still immersed in his own thoughts.
Jean's thinking speed couldn't keep up.
Walter took a moment to react and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, we need a taxi to go to the airport. When is our flight? Is it in time?" Only then did Walter realize that he had nothing at all. As far as I know, I searched for relevant information in my brain for a long time and found nothing. "Shouldn't John come to the hospital? Didn't he come?"
"John didn't follow me here." Lu Ke didn't know Morton's whereabouts either. "Ignore John for now. Let's call a taxi first."
In the end, Lu Ke went to the front desk of the hospital in person, and with the help of the staff, he solved the problem. He walked quickly towards the entrance of the hospital, and he could see the backs of three people in the distance, "...I have already I contacted a taxi and the staff told me that it would arrive within five minutes, and we should still have time to go..."
There was no time to finish the next words. Lu Ke blinked his eyes and stared dumbfounded at the team bus belonging to the San Francisco 49ers in front of him.
Three team buses gathered in the small square in front of the hospital, but because the buses were too large, they could not fit into the parking space. Then you can see the official staff of the San Francisco 49ers negotiating with the hospital's security guards. , explaining the whole story.
The scene was not too lively, but rather chaotic.
But the team bus appeared in the small square very realistically, and it was particularly conspicuous - don't forget, this is Phoenix, and the surrounding eyes that were like swords and swords were flogging the three buses, and the anger that was about to explode seemed to be Emotions are brewing.
Gene was in a daze, standing blankly at the door, as if he didn't know what he should do, and his brain stopped functioning instantly.
"Hey, No. 19!" The door of the first bus opened. Logan grabbed the railing of the door, stretched out his upper body and shouted loudly, "Are you sure you don't want to get on the bus quickly? We still have You have to catch a flight! If you are late, all the flight tickets will be deducted from your bonus!"
Before Gene could answer, Stanley poked his head out from the side and said, "We have seriously disturbed the residents here. Are you sure you don't want to rescue us quickly? Otherwise, everyone will probably have to settle accounts with you after we return to Candlestick Park." , I think it would be wiser for you to get in the car as soon as possible."
The door of the second bus also opened. Aldon, Ahmed and others shouted in a hurry, "That fool, I'm talking about you, that fool. On the 19th, the whole team is waiting for you, so hurry up." point?"
Standing there, Gene's nose felt slightly sore - even if the injury was an unsolvable problem, so what? They can always find a solution, defeat the impossible and create miracles. This is their motto, isn't it? The scene before me is the best proof.
After all, Gene didn't say anything, he just nodded seriously and walked quickly towards the first bus.
Walter was half a step behind and said to Lu Ke, "Did you invite them to come over?"
Lu Ke shrugged and showed a bright smile, "They don't need me to summon them."
