*Present*
"Okay. It's not serious. Give it a rest and you should be good for the next practice." Christen pats on Sam's back after wrapping her ankle.
"Sweet."
"Oh Nikki, take easy with tackles." Christen gives Nikki a look.
"Yeah, Nicole." Sam smirks at her and Nikki sticks her tongue at her. "That tongue should be in my mouth." Nikki wiggles her eyebrows. Christen shakes her head at them.
"I am still here, guys."
Christen lives in Chicago after earning her degree a year early. She works for Chicago Red Stars as an athletic trainer. She is close Sam Kerr and Nikki Stanton. She is also close to Chicago Red Stars players.
"And I am here." Katie gags at them, walking into the trainer's room. "I just need a pack of ice." Christen gives her a nod to let her grab one.
"Oh shut up." Sam hops off the table. Christen send her a 'are you kidding me?' look. "I know. I know. Take it easy." Sam holds her hands up then reaches her arms out for Nikki to carry her. "Babe. Carry me."
"No." Sam pouts.
They walk to the room where children are at. They provide a babysitter for players and employees' children.
The sound of children giggles can be heard from inside of the daycare room. As expected, a young boy with light brown messy curly hair is running out of the room and get behind Christen's legs. Maria shows up at the doorframe, making the young boy giggling louder then runs towards her. She catches then toss him in the air. Christen smiles at the interaction.
Landon just turned 3. Landon is a social kid and loves to hanging with Chicago Red Stars, mostly Sam. Landon is Christen's mini me. He has her mother's eyes, skin tone, curly hair. The only things he doesn't get from her mother is the color of hair which is light brown and dimples.
Maria puts him down and Landon runs inside to play with Sarah's son, Caiden. "Christen, you need to teach me more signs. I know some but I feel bad for him. He was signing without his voice and I just tried to understand him but I had no clue." Christen gives her a soft smile and side-hugs her.
"It takes some time. Don't worry about it.." Christen walks inside the daycare room with Maria in her arm.
"Don't tell anyone. Landon is my favorite kid." Christen laughs. Everyone adores Landon. He's a charmer.
"Landon, it's time to go home." Landon whines, gives her a puppy eyes. He doesn't want to leave because he still wants to play with Caiden more. "Landon." Christen gives him a stern look. Landon slowly walks to her then butthead on Christen's leg, making her sigh. She picks him up.
"I love when he does that. That's his way to show he's mad." Maria laughs.
"He can be so dramatic." Christen makes a roll eye. "Say bye to Maria."
Landon waves goodbye to Maria. She returns one. "I will see you later. Byee."
Sarah comes to get her son. "Hey, do you want to join us at my house for some BBQ tonight? Everyone else will be there." She invites her. Christen gives it a thought then decides to join them. "Great! Come over whenever you are ready."
Christen walks to her car and put Landon in his car seat. "We are going to your aunt Sarah's house tonight. You will play with Caiden and other kids." Landon grins.
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They arrive at their house, Sarah's house is only 2 blocks away, they will walk to her house instead of driving. Her dogs are excited to see them. Christen greet them and go to refill their bowls. Christen changes out of her gear into a casual outfit for tonight. She checks out herself in the mirror. Looks good. Christen thinks.
