Life with the WAGS

Broken

Sidney and I sit in the press room in a great silence. The Penguins are in the locker room waiting for Sidney. I look at him and we share a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The captain leaves the counter Matt looks at Sidney and he notices a sadness. I leave the counter and head back to the press room to text Rob.
Text Conversation:
Rob, I'm so sorry I left the stadium. Travis and I hit a rough patch.
I heard. Are you okay?
Not really. I'm at TD Garden. Sidney is crushed too. He's about to hit the ice for a game. I hope his ❤️ isn't broken.
You have to stay strong. I'm just a text message away. 🤗
Thanks, Gronk.
I have to go but during halftime I'll text you.
Good luck.
I look at the TV in the press room and notice Sidney not playing his best. It's the first intermission PIT 0 BOS 3. I hear the Bruins game summery. The second period starts and it gets physical! Brad and Kris get into a fight. An hour later, my phone buzzes.
Text Conversation:
What is going on?
Kris got into a fight with Brad.
Oh no! Thankfully Sidney wasn't involved.
Are you scoring big touchdowns?
I am. Just scored one with three seconds left.
I'm so proud of you, Rob. 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks. I have to get back to playing! 🤗🤗🤗
The second intermission goes by so fast the Penguins are upset. I look up at Sidney and I see the pain in his eyes. Twenty minutes later, the game ends in a Bruins victory. Sidney looks at me and we hug. A few moments later, we break apart and leave the arena. I get a happy text from Rob that starts a conversation
Text Conversation:
WE WON!
Congratulations!
Did the Penguins win?
Nope. Brad is such a nasty player.
I got the game ball and named captain of the
next game!
Good for you! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Meet a friend of mine at LAX.
Who is your friend?
His name is Artem Chigvintsev he's a dancer.
Wow! I saw him with Nikki Bella on Dancing with the Stars.
You'll enjoy his company.
Thanks, Rob! 🤗
An hour later, I'm at the airport to get a flight back to Los Angels. I'm sitting down when I see the Penguins players all around me. I look at Sidney and he hugs me unexpectedly. The heartbreak the captain is feeling is one I know. It's an awkward silence that lingers as the flight from Boston to Los Angels gets called. I'm at the tarmac of LAX. I'm looking around for Artem and I see him. We shake hands and leave the airport. A few hours later, we're at a dance studio and I see Travis. I'm looking at him so upset. We sit on opposite sides of the floor in silence. A song is playing from a boom box.
The broken clock is a comfort
It let's me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow
From stealing all my time
I am here still waiting
I still have my doubts
I am damaged at best
Like you've already figured out
I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart
That's still beating
In the pain
There is healing
In your name
I find meaning
So I'm holding on, I'm holdin' on, I'm holdin' on
Barely holding on to you
The broken locks were a warning
You got inside my head
Tried my best to be guarded
I'm an open book instead
I still see your reflection
Inside my eyes
That are looking for purpose
There still looking for life
I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart
That's still beating
In the pain (In the pain)
Is there healing
In your name (In your name)
I find meaning
So I'm holding on (I'm still holdin'), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin'), I'm holdin' on (I'm still holdin')
I'm barely holding on to you
Hanging on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I'm hanging on to the words you say
You said that I will, will be OK
Broken light on the freeway
Left me here alone
I may have lost my way now
Haven't forgotten my way home
I'm falling apart
I'm barely breathing
With a broken heart
That's still beating
In the pain (In the pain)
There is healing
In your name (In your name)
I find meaning
So I'm holding on (I'm still holdin'), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin' on), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin')
Barely holding on to you
I'm holding on (I'm still holdin'), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin' on), I'm holdin' on
(I'm still holdin')
Barley holding on to you
The song ends and Travis leaves.