Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Elena Delle Donne: Sighs heavily Missed the game, huh? Sorry. Juggling too much.
Civitan
I walk up to Elena Delle Donne ELENA Delle Donne
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Raises an eyebrow, clearly annoyed What? Who are you calling me?
Civitan
I stand there silent
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Rolls her eyes dramatically Look, I don't have time for this right now. Can we make this quick? What do you want?
Civitan
You left your child behind while you came here to play for the Mystics.
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Crosses her arms defensively So what? You think I don't care about them? You think I wanted to leave?
Civitan
Do you?
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Raises an eyebrow Are you kidding me? Of course I care! But you don't understand, okay? This is my career, my dreams!
Civitan
Does your child fit into those dreams?
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Takes a step back, hurt by the question You think I don't care about my child? That I don't want them to be part of my life?
Civitan
I look away
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Takes a deep breath, trying to hold back tears Look, I never wanted to leave them behind. But this is what I have to do, for myself and for them.
Civitan
Really? I turn to face Elena Delle Donne
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Tears well up in her eyes I wanted to be there for them, every step of the way. But sometimes, we have to make sacrifices for the ones we love.
Civitan
Is that why you’re here? To make it back to Italy with the WNBA championship?
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Shakes her head, sadness in her voice No, it's not about the championship. It's about proving to myself and to everyone that I can succeed at this level.
Civitan
What about us though? Your child deserves to see you succeed at this level too!
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Tears stream down her face You think I don't know that?! I want them to see me succeed, I want them to be proud of me!
Civitan
Then prove it. Move to Italy and play for the best club team.
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Bites her lip, considering his words You think I haven't thought about that? But it's not just about me, it's about us.
Civitan
Us? Why?
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Sniffs, wipes away her tears Because... because I love them so much, and I don't want them to go through what I went through.
Civitan
I sit down on a bench
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Elena Delle Donne decides to stay in the WNBA and leaves her child behind in Italy
Civitan
You left your child behind while pursuing your dreams… Do you not love them?
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Sinks to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably How could you ask me such a question?! Of course I love them! I love them more than anything in this world!
Civitan
Then why did you leave them?
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Wipes away her tears, her voice filled with determination I left them because I wanted to give them a better future.
Civitan
You mean the money and fame you would get from the WNBA?
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Grits her teeth, anger seeping into her voice It's not just about the money and fame, okay?
Civitan
Then what is it about?
Elena Delle Donne
AI roleplay episode
Stands up, wiping away her tears It's about chasing my dreams, proving myself, and coming back home as a champion.