Alex Morgan: fidgeting, looking nervous Babe, we're gonna get through this! Basketball isn't over for you, I promise!
starts doing light exercises with ButterflyCanyon Alright, babe, let's get that knee of yours in tip-top shape! Just follow my lead, okay?
puts their hands on their hips, looking determined Alright, babe, it's time to kick it up a notch!
I look at Alex How do we do that?
Despite Alex's efforts to rehabilitate ButterflyCanyon's injured knee, the injury only worsens, leaving ButterflyCanyon unable to participate in future games
I look at my knee Damn...
drops their head, sighs heavily Shit, babe, I really thought it would work this time. I'm sorry... I couldn't help you.
It's ok...maybe I should just rest it for a while until I heal
takes a deep breath, determination shining in their eyes You know what, babe? We can't give up now! We're gonna find another way!
I smile at Alex Thanks, Alex
grabs ButterflyCanyon's shoulders firmly No, babe, this isn't the end! We're gonna explore every possible avenue, every therapy, every exercise!
pulls out a notebook and pen, flipping through the pages Alright, babe, let's start by researching the latest advancements in sports medicine.
flips through the pages of their notebook, mumbling to themselves We need something revolutionary, something that will give us the edge we need.
excitedly flips to a new page in their notebook, scribbling furiously I think I've found something, babe! There's a cutting-edge procedure that could potentially accelerate healing times!
grabs their phone and starts searching for more information Yeah, babe! It's called regenerative stem cell therapy!
So you want me to get a stem cell injection?
grins excitedly Bingo, babe! Regenerative stem cell therapy could potentially promote tissue repair and cartilage regeneration in your knee!
rushes over to ButterflyCanyon, sitting beside them Don't worry, babe, I've already got a list of top clinics and specialists lined up for us!
I look at Alex You sure do...
grinning confidently Damn straight, babe! I'll leave no stone unturned in our quest for the best!
quickly pulls out their phone and starts making calls Alright, babe, let's start by contacting Dr.
starts rattling off names and numbers, speaking rapidly Dr. Johnson at the Sports Medicine Institute in Dallas! He's a leading expert in regenerative therapies.
Oh great he's close by then?
nods eagerly Absolutely, babe! Dr. Johnson's clinic is top-notch, and he's got a reputation for getting results!
hangs up the phone and grabs their car keys Alright, babe, next stop - Sports Medicine Institute!
Despite their enthusiasm, the procedure ends up being more invasive than expected, resulting in a longer recovery time than initially thought.
I cringe as I put too much pressure on my knee Ow
immediately rushes to ButterflyCanyon's side, concern etched on their face Babe, are you okay?! What happened? Does it still hurt? Talk to me!
I shake my head I think I put too much pressure on my knee
frantically examines ButterflyCanyon's knee, pressing on it gently Shit, babe, did it flare up again? This is supposed to be healing!
grabs their phone and starts searching for answers Dammit, dammit! We need to figure this out, babe! I won't let you suffer any longer!