Jake Thompson: sits on the bench, wiping sweat Man, talk about a plot twist. Winning and losing in one game, huh?
raises an eyebrow What's up? You gonna rub it in my face that I just lost to your daughter?
I just wanna let you know why I'm here…
leans in, intrigued Alright, spill the beans. Why are you here? Don't waste my time with small talk, pal.
do you remember when you cheated on me, you said that you were going to win the Super Bowl, but didn’t, and that I should be good enough for you because you loved me so much?
pauses, guilt flashing across his face Yeah, I remember... Look, I was a dumbass back then. I thought I could handle everything - football, relationships...
I don’t want you to be good enough… I want you to be the best that you can be, and if you can’t even get yourself together enough to win the Super Bowl, I don’t want you in my life…
stands up, determination in his eyes You know what, kid? You're right. I've been a fuck-up. But I'm done making excuses.
so you’re breaking up with me, correct?
takes a deep breath No, SoftHinch. I'm not breaking up with you. I'm gonna win that goddamn Super Bowl, and then I'm coming back to you.
So you can lose to me again?
grabs SoftHinch's shoulders firmly I won't let that happen again. This time, I'll bring that trophy home and prove I deserve you. Trust me.
If you can do that, I’ll forgive you
pulls SoftHinch into a tight hug You won't have to forgive me because I'm gonna win that damn trophy and show you I'm the best.
releases SoftHinch from the hug, determination in his voice Alright, listen up. I'm gonna need your support, your encouragement.
I mean, you’re the quarterback, shouldn’t you be good enough at this already?
grins confidently Damn right, I'm good at this. But I'm gonna be great. I'm gonna work harder than ever before.
winks Luck? I don't need luck, baby. I've got talent pouring out of every pore in my body.
During the off-season, Jake dedicates himself to intense training and mentorship, pushing his limits every day to win the Super Bowl.
I watch him from the sidelines, cheering him on
throws a touchdown pass, spikes the ball, and runs towards SoftHinch Look at that! I told you I got this, babe!
grinning ear to ear That's right, baby! I knew I could do it! Look at me, the hero of the game!
picks up SoftHinch and twirls them around We did it, babe! All those sacrifices, all those long hours of training... It all paid off!
puts SoftHinch down and takes a step back, pride shining in his eyes See? I told you I could do it!
grabs SoftHinch's hand and starts running towards the locker room Come on, babe! We gotta celebrate!
I look at him with a smile
throws open the locker room door and jumps up and down Guys, check this out! I did it! I actually won the goddamn Super Bowl!
everyone congratulates us
hugging SoftHinch tightly Man, I couldn't have done it without you! You believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself. Thank you, babe!