HAZE (On Hold)

Part 25

Hailee and Amanda are met by a representative of US Soccer upon their arrival at Orlando International Airport.

They wait for their bags to come down the conveyor belt, before collecting them and following the rep to join some of their teammates in waiting before making the trip to the hotel which will be home for the next week.

Amanda wraps her arms around Hailee as they wait, "You okay, babe?"

"Yeah, is it normal to feel like you want to douse yourself in sanitizer after flying with others?"

Amanda laughs and shakes her head, "Babe, we were in first class, it wasn't that bad."

"I didn't like it, there were too many people."

"You know the Dr said it would be a good exercise for you to get used to flying with others; you can't fly private everywhere, babe."

"I know, doesn't mean I have to like it though!" Amanda laughs and takes her hand, "C'mon, your highness looks like the van has arrived for us."

"You're not funny." Hailee gives her a look.

"Yeah, but you love me anyway. Now, let's go!"

Arriving at the hotel, they collect their bags and follow their teammates into the lobby to be given their room assignments.

Amanda and her roommate are called forward and get their keycards. She hugs and kisses Hailee before, she and Joanne make their way to the elevator.

Hailee waits with Jade until they hear their names finally being called and being informed that they are going to be rooming together again for the duration of the camp.

"Hailee, once you have finished unpacking can you come to room 203 please?"

"Yes, Coach."

Hailee and Jade head towards the elevator

"Why does the Coach want to see you?" Jade asks Hailee.

"I have a feeling I know, I'll talk to you after about it, ok?"

"Are you okay? You aren't still injured are you?"

"It's nothing to do with that, I promise I will tell you after."

After choosing her bed, Hailee gets her stuff set up in the room, before making her way to the Coaches room for the inevitable conversation.

She knocks and waits for the door to be answered and to be invited in. "Grab a seat, Hailee."

Hailee takes a seat in the chair across from them and her leg bounces with nervous energy.

"Hailee, relax, you aren't in trouble. We have spoken with your Dr and she informed us of your situation and needs. I want to assure you that we've looked into your medication and everything you are on is fine, so there won't be any issue with you continuing to take it. Also, we do have a team Psychiatrist at our beck and call and if you find yourself struggling please feel free to contact her at any time or ask one of us for help; we are all here for you. I trust that you are able to manage your medication without the need for it to be dispensed for you, correct?"

Hailee nods, "Yeah, I'm okay with taking it and I'm going to talk to Jade about it when I get back to our room."

"I think that is a good idea. We are all here to support you in whatever way you need us to, Hailee; your health is more important than anything else."

"Thank you."

"Now, how are you feeling about being back in camp? You ready?"

Hailee smiles and nods, "I'm ready; Mandy and I have been working our butts off."