Rediscovering You

epilogue

31st March 2024

'Hey, what's going on?' Imogen asks softly as she bends down in front of the blonde sitting on the bench.

'I feel like I'm letting the team down.' Leah admits shaking her head.

'You're not letting anyone down, Le. You've spent 45 minutes doing your absolute best and now it's time to rest that knee and let Codi do her job, okay? Your knee is swelling and you don't want to do any more damage to it, do you?' Imogen says as she grabs hold of the blonde's hands.

'I just- I've been fine. It's not like I haven't played longer before.' Leah almost whispers and Imogen nods her head.

'I know but maybe this is your body's way of saying 'hey slow down I need a break' and when our body tells us it needs a break, we listen.' Imogen says causing the blonde to sigh.

'It's shitty that you can't see out the game but you're here, you've played your part now sit back and let us do the rest... Go get Rory from Viv and Wally and just watch the game.' Imogen adds. Leaning forward slightly, Leah sighs as her forehead rests against the brunette's who gently squeezes her hands.

'I'm going to pee.' Leah says and Imogen nods her head. The blonde stands up and quickly makes her way to the bathroom as Viv makes her way over.

'She okay?' Viv asks softly.

'Mm... She feels like she's letting the team down. Her knee is swelling so they're subbing her off but I think she's just disappointed. She'll be fine, she just needs to process it.' Imogen replies.

'It's hard... When you think you're back and then boom you're not. It's really hard.' Viv says and Imogen nods her head.

'Yeah, I can't imagine having that back and forth.' Imogen replies.

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'We won mumma?' Rory asks glancing up at the blonde who begins to make her way onto the pitch with the little girl balanced on her hip.

'We did baby girl, we won.' Leah replies smiling. The past few months have been a whirlwind to say the least; they've had highs like Amanda announcing she eas pregnant and today where they've just kept hold of the Conti-Cup, and then lows like Jen leaving in February to go play in the NWSL. It was a move that took them all by surprise and the fans as well.

'I go? Down please.' Rory says and Leah nods her head. Placing the two-year-old down, she expects her to rush towards the brunette who's making her way towards them with a smile on her face but instead she bypasses her and instead throws herself into the Swedish forwards arms.

'You win! You win!' Rory squeals.

'Bubs, I think Stina wants to go see Frida. Why don't you go see Stephy or Emily?' Leah suggests causing Stina to smile.

'She's okay... I think we all need some Rory cuddles after that match.' Stina replies smiling as she lifts the toddler into her arms.

'I cheer so loud for you!' Rory says grinning.

'I heard you... You were the loudest out the crowd.' Stina replies causing the toddler to gasp.

'Stina heard me mumma!' Rory says causing Leah to smile.

'Wow... You must have been really loud then.' Leah replies smiling.

'Right, I'm going to go check on Frida now and then I'll come find you, okay?' Stina says and the little girl nods her head.

'I go find Stephy.' Rory replies. She squeezes Stina in a tight hug before the blonde puts her back down on the pitch and watches as she runs off.

'I swear she gets more like you every day.' Stina says smiling as she hugs Leah before making her way towards the tunnel to go find Frida.