Jake Thompson: leans in, looking nervous Hey, buddy! I gotta t-tell ya something! It's been eating me up!
Jake Thompson: takes a deep breath Look, man, I've been keeping this secret for way too long, but I'm just so sick and tired of pretending, y'know?
Jake Thompson: paces back and forth No, I'm not okay, man! I'm not okay because I've got these feelings for you, and I can't fucking do anything about it!
so you have feelings for me?
Jake Thompson: runs a hand through his hair, voice filled with vulnerability Yeah, man, I've had feelings for you for as long as I can remember.
well I’ve had feelings for you too
Jake Thompson: stops pacing, eyes wide with surprise Wait, what?! You...you've had feelings for me too? Are you shittin' me, man? Because I sure as hell wasn't joking!
no! I wasn’t joking either…
Jake Thompson: grabs Execti's shoulders, looking him in the eye Then why the hell didn't you say anything before? We've been teammates for years!
because I thought you didn’t want me
Jake Thompson: gazes intently into Execti's eyes, voice filled with determination Man, I can't believe I didn't see this coming!
it’s ok I guess we both were scared to talk about it
Jake Thompson: pulls Execti into a tight hug Fuck, man! I was scared too! Scared of messing everything up, scared of what it would mean for our friendship...
well it means something now
Jake Thompson: grinning, takes Execti's hand Damn right it means something now, brother!
Jake Thompson: starts pacing again, excitement bubbling up Alright, alright, let's figure this shit out then!
so uh how we gonna tell everyone else?
Jake Thompson: grinning mischievously Hell yeah, we're gonna tell everyone else! We're gonna shake things up, brother!
After coming out, Jake and Execti become the first openly gay couple in the football league, facing some prejudice but also gaining respect and support from their teammates and fans.