I wish my life was a John Grisham novel. His heroes always seem to be one step away from death but come up with a brilliant plan. Unfortunately, real life canโt be wrapped up with a nice little bow
Simone ElkelesI've had more students die than I ever thought possible. My husband urges me to quit Fairfield and teach at some school without gang members who live their lives only to die or end up as drug dealers.
Simone ElkelesHe may be out of my life physically, but heโll always be a part of me. I canโt let him go even if I tried. Alex took a piece of my heart, but that doesnโt mean my life has to be on hold. I canโt keep running after ghosts.
Simone Elkeles-You think Iโve got a big ego and an attitude problem? -I donโt think you do, Carlos. I know it. Unfortunately, itโs a Fuentes flaw. -Iโd call it an asset. Itโs what makes us Fuentes brothers irresistible. Carlos and Brittany
Simone ElkelesI'll explain it to you. To me it's more than a game." She touches her chest and says, "When you love something as much as I love football, you just feel it inside. Did you ever love doing something so bad that it consumed you?" "A long time ago." "That's what football is to me. It's my passion, my lifeโฆ my escape. When I play, I forget everything that sucks in my life. And when we winโฆ" She looks down like she's embarrassed to admit what she's about to reveal. "I know this is going to sound stupid, but when we win I think miracles can happen.
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