But On the Inside.

Sunday Part 3

Danny's P.O.V

     I sat here thinking of so many things. Why did Kay take it so easy? Was she lying? Would Jules forgive me? Would Sam give me a chance? Gosh life is to much. I looked at my phone to see the game would start in half an hour. I quickly went upstairs and threw on some jeans my black and white Nikes and a Patriots sweatshirt. God, I should clean up more. I grabbed my hat off the table and made my way to the game.

     As the game came to an end I was in awe. They whooped ass today. I quickly made my way down to where we walked out of the locker room and into the player parking lot. I waited for Julian and as I waited I got a text from Sam.

From: Sam

Hey that was amazing am I right! I hope you've been thinking Danny. I meant what I said.

     This girl, all she cared about was that she didn't cause any problems. If world war 3 happened, as long as she didn't cause it she'd be ok. I wonder if she ever thought about how she felt. What were these thoughts lately, they were so random. I laughed to myself and looked up feeling eyes watching me. "Danny?" Jules said making his way towards me. "Julian I'm so sorry that I said those stupid things. You don't have to forgive me but you can tell me you know that wasn't me. I'm not that guy it's just lately I've been feeling..." but he cut me off. "I get it bubs don't worry about it. I heard you're in need of some guidance?" "Who told you that?" I asked confused even though it was true I did need some guidance. "Well there's this certain pickle that bombarded my phone with very informative texts. But that's not the point. I just talked to coach and were going to Texas!" He said super excited. "What?" I was so confused! "Well, Sam told me she noticed you have been off lately. So we are going to visit your family this week. Bill said it was fine for you and me to train out there. And we called the doc for you. She told us you have already been signed off and you can play next week. Care to explain?" "Well I was going to tell you guys but it slipped my mind. Thanks Jules I could really use a visit home. Just these thoughts that have been coming to mind are very unusual," I stopped there and Jules motioned for me to follow him to his car. "Let me guess, you worry that she never thinks about herself. You think things are to easy. You feel like forgiving isn't as easy. Maybe she might not even like you?" How was he so smart? "Not that you're stupid Julian but how do you know this stuff?" "Well when Tom was falling for Gisele that's exactly what he felt. You my friend are simply falling in love. And she's got you wrapped around her finger!" Jules said laughing, hollering, and jumping all over me. "Okay 11 cut it out. She said I have to win her over. She also told me that I'm not ready for a relationship. What do you think?" I was so lost at this point of my life. "Honestly, I don't think you're in great shape. You've been better. But if there is something I'm sure about is she likes you 'Dola. And because I'm so sure, I've arranged for her to come to Texas with us. She need's to see the Danny that isn't sick or a prick. The real Daniel James Amendola. Oh and since I already planned this I have my luggage for our flight tomorrow in the trunk," he said pulling out his luggage. He did have everything planned! "And I'm also staying with you tonight if you don't mind because it'll be a hell of a ride if I come back down here again." "Yeah that's alright I parked in public parking so we've got a hell of a walk ahead. Did you tell Sam yet?" "No, I guess I should."

Sam's P.O.V

     I looked at the text and finally sent it to Danny. I made my way out of  the parking lot and got a call as I approached my car. "Hello?" "Sam, it's Kenny, were in the parking lot. You think you can find us. We have 20 minutes before we hit the airport." "Yeah, um what gate are you by?" "Gate 5." "Okay stay there I'll drive over there," and I hung up. As soon as I hung up I got a call from Julian. The most calls I've gotten in a span of 2 minutes. "Jules, talk to me." "Hey Samuel where are you parked?" I laughed and once I got it together I answered. "Samuel is currently driving around looking for gate 5. Who's rustling in the background?" "If your nosy ass must know its Danny. And what is at gate 5?" I pulled up to gate 5 and saw Cameron, Kenny, Mason, and my dad jump out of the car. "My family. They're leaving to the airport after this. I came to say goodbye, I gotta go." "We'll be right there," Julian said as he hung up. I got out of the car and ran into my dad's arms. "I love you dad. I'm really going to miss you guys." "Make me proud kid. That's all I ask for. Visit soon." And then came Cameron. "I love you SJ. You are the best pest ever, you know that?  Stay true and give Danny a chance." I looked at him in complete shocked. He simply winked at me and stepped to the side so Kenny could give me a hug. "Kenny I'm going to miss you if you keep disappearing. Don't okay?" "I love you, kid. Am I worth more than a penny?" he asked. "Your worth more than football, how's that sound?" "That's nonsense," he laughed and moved to the side. Headlight soon shone and I turned to see Danny and Julian get off and introduce themselves. Well at least Danny. Then came Mason.  "You are one special son of a bitch. Don't settle for anything less than the best. Do you hear me?" he whispered in my ear. "I love you Mason. Come home soon, ok?" he nodded and moved away toward the other 3 most important men in my life. We all hugged and they hopped in the car and drove away. But before I lost sight of my dad he saluted me and I returned the gesture that meant so much between us.