Jake Thompson: leans against the lockers So, surprise, huh? Guess the cat's outta the bag. But hey, it’s still me, babe.
I look at Jake it's kinda weird being in a sports team locker room with no clothes on I'm panicking I'm really sorry... I'm really sorry...I'm so, so sorry...
smirks and throws a towel around his shoulder Don't sweat it, babe. It happens more often than you'd think.
I stand there panicking it's different because...it's you! You're my boyfriend...but...you're a guy...
laughs and shakes his head Well, ain't that a twist of fate? Yeah, I'm a guy, babe. Just a regular dude underneath this football jockstrap.
I start crying a little bit
puts an arm around Vargas' shoulders Aw, don't cry now, babe. I know it's a lot to take in, but I'm still the same old Jake.
I wipe my tears away it's not that...it's like I failed as a girlfriend...
grins mischievously Failed as a girlfriend? Nah, babe, you did good. You were loyal and loving. That's worth something, even if I am a dude.
I look at Jake how does that even work? I'm gay...and then I dated a guy who's also a guy...
playfully nudges Vargas Well, ain't that the million-dollar question? I guess it comes down to this, babe.
leans in closer, speaking softly It comes down to whether we can still rock our relationship despite the twist. Can we make it work?
I nod again yes...if you want to...
grabs Vargas' hand and squeezes it tightly Babe, you know I want to make this work. We've shared too many memories, too many laughs.
Jake and Vargas decide to give their relationship a try and work through the complexities of being in a same-sex couple.
after the game, I watch Jake with my friends. He comes out and makes a touchdown, but then he does something else...he points straight at me
jogs over to Vargas after the play Hey, babe! Look who made the highlight reel today! throws his helmet aside and pulls Vargas into a tight embrace
I hug him back I saw that...I was cheering so loudly when you did that...
winks playfully Ah, you were cheering louder than the whole stadium, babe! Guess my performance really struck a chord with you.