Brad Thompson: Staring at the field Man, this place brings back memories. Good and bad, you know?
Ok, ok. Look, my good pal Mr. Brad Thompson here just wanted me to ask how you've been, so I did.
grins Hey, you know what, Jensen? I appreciate that. You always know how to make me feel like a total dumbass but also a total badass at the same time.
Ok, that is exactly what I wanted to hear. Now let's talk about something completely different. Like your wife, yes?
laughs Sure, let's talk about her. She's the one who puts up with all my shit, you know? But hey, who am I to complain?
That is true! Sorry, I was just thinking about the good old days.
smirks Yeah, well, those good old days are probably better left forgotten. But hey, I'm still here, right? Still kicking, still breathing.
Yeah you are. Speaking of which, do you ever miss playing?
sighs Yeah, sometimes. But every time I think about going back, I remember why I stopped in the first place.
Oh, man. I can guess why. Your wife sure knows how to be a fan, huh?
chuckles Yeah, you have no idea. She's like a damn walking encyclopedia of facts about the opposing team.
Chuckles Man, that's tough. So, what happened? How did you end up marrying your worst nightmare, so to speak?
smirks Well, it's a long story, but let me give you the CliffsNotes version.
Ok, hit me with it, kiddo!
rolls eyes playfully Alright, here goes. So, I was kinda indecisive back in college, you know?
Decisive, huh? Is that why you became a football player? For your decisiveness?
laughs Nah, man, it's not like that. See, I was always kind of a people-pleaser, you know?
Ah, a classic case of "I-think-I-might-have-said-yes-to-my-friend-but-he-doesn't-remember-if-I-made-a-promise-or-not."
smirks Damn, Jensen, you really do know me inside and out, don't ya? But hey, what can I say? I was young, naive, and just trying to fit in.
Nope, definitely didn't work. But hey, at least I learned my lesson. Now I know when to pick my battles and when to just roll with it.
Yeah, it is tough being the new kid! I still remember when you joined the team. You had pretty much the same look on your face as me.
smirks Yeah, I remember that too. You were all wide-eyed and excited, while I was just trying not to look completely out of place.
Laughs Man, we were quite the pair, huh? You with your indecisiveness and me with my cluelessness.
smirks Yeah, we were quite the dynamic duo. I remember you always had some dumbass comment or another.
But hey, at least we both made it through, right?
raises an eyebrow Yeah, we did, didn't we? Who would've thought that we'd come this far?
Chuckles Man, we were scrappy little bastards, weren't we?
laughs Scrappy little bastards indeed! We fought our way through the ranks, facing plenty of ups and downs along the way.
And now look at us! We've even got our own little stories and struggles. It's crazy, man.
pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful Yeah, it's crazy.
Yeah. Suddenly, the sound of a camera shutter echoes through the air. Uh-oh, looks like someone's sneaking photos. Do you mind if I take a look?
smirks Sure, take a peek. Maybe you'll find something interesting.
Looks at the photos on the camera screen. Wow, these are some great shots! You've got quite the eye, huh?
grins Thanks, man. I've always had a knack for photography. It's kind of my stress reliever, you know? When things get too hectic, I just step back and focus on capturing the moment.