What If?

eight

Sky was in the athletics office, speaking to her coach about her current situation. She lets her coach know that she is pregnant and gives her coach, the doctors note about taking it easy. Sky had knots in her stomach, but she knew it had to be done for the baby's sake.

"Thank you for telling me Skylar. Especially during pre-season" Coach Spencer acknowledges, what's that supposed to mean? Sky worried in her head. Does it mean he's going to kick me off the team? Sky is so nervous she could throw up.

"So what does this mean for my standing on the team? and my athletic scholarship?" Sky asks

"Oh Skylar don't worry, you are completely protected. According Title IX and NCAA policies it protects your scholarship and your standing on the team" The coach explains to Sky, the knots and aches leave Sky's stomach and she smiles.

"Really?!" Sky questions.

"Yeah, only change is that now your going to be competing a 'red shirt' season, instead of a regular season" Coach Spencer informs Sky, as he begins to fill out some paperwork. Sky's smile fades, a 'red shirt' season is when an athlete is still on the team, and on the roster, but you can't compete because of medical reasons. And pregnancy is a big medical reason.

"Alright Skylar, I've updated your status here at Cal-U. Thank you so much for letting me know about your situation. You're all set!" Coach Spencer says, Sky nods her head at the coach, and heads out the door.

~

Sky was sitting upside down on the couch, and Jazz walks over to her.

"Sky What are you doing?" Jazz laughs

"Well they didn't kick me off the team, and I'm not going to lose my scholarship" Sky sighs to Jazz

"Oh my gosh! That's amazing news" Jazz exclaims, rushing time Sky side on the couch. "Why are you moping? It's good news" Jazz asks

"I'm 'red shirting' this season" Sky huffs

"Hey! At least you're still on the team" Jazz says

"Yeah, but I was so looking forward to  competing this season, and getting back on the track especially after a summer of rehab. I didn't get to compete at the NCAA, and now I won't get to this year either. It's like life is working against me" Sky admits sitting up from the couch and rubbing her belly.

"And I'm sorry about that, but our biggest worry is that you were going to lose your scholarship. Now that we know that you're covered, it should make you feel better" Jazz comments

"Yeah Jazz I know, but I have a right to be upset with the turn of events. Of course I'm happy I get to keep my scholarship and they're not kicking me off the team, but damn it's upsetting to me that another thing is stopping me from doing what I love. I mean, I know it is only pre-season, but my times are the best out of everyone, because of how hard I worked" Sky says

"I'm sorry, I just don't understand how you can complain about anything. You're lucky they haven't kicked you off the team and your scholarship is protected, after you royally screwed up. Imagine if they didn't where would you be now?" Jazz exclaims frustrated with Sky, there was a pause, then Jazz continued "Exactly! Back in the hood working at dad's donut shop. So I think you should be grateful" Jazz concludes

"Tell me Jazz, what did you place in the NCAA finals?" Sky asks calmly

"You know I placed 3rd" Jazz answers confused, at the unrelated question.