Unfortunately, I canโt run from my heart. It hurts, deep inside my body. And I know Iโll never be the same.
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.
Simone ElkelesCarlos, are we in complete understanding with each other?โ โYeah,โ I say. โAs long as itโs not in your house and you donโt know about it, youโre okay with us messinโ around.โ โI know youโre joking with me. You are joking with me, arenโt you?โ โMaybe.
Simone ElkelesA garter. Youโre supposed to take it off and keep it as a memento. K-k-kinda like a trophy for going far sexually with a girl. Itโs stupid, really. And kind of d-d-degrading if I think about it too m-m-much.โ โI know what it is,โ he says, amusement evident in his voice. โI just wanted to hear your explanation.
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