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Dylan Holloway stood in front of the mirror, tying his tie with practiced precision. Tomorrow’s match was the highlight of the season, and his teammates had been counting on him. The energy in the locker room had been electric, filled with laughter and anticipation. But as he adjusted his collar, a heavy feeling settled in his stomach.
Earlier that day, Dylan had received a call from his younger sister, Mia. Their mother had taken a turn for the worse, and the family needed him. He had always promised to be there for them, especially during tough times. As he glanced at the clock, the weight of his decision pressed down on him.
He pulled out his phone, staring at the messages from his teammates. They were excited, sharing game strategies and predictions. Dylan hesitated, fingers hovering over the screen. He wanted to respond, to join in their excitement, but the truth loomed larger than any game.
He made the call, his voice steady as he explained to the coach. There was a pause, then a sigh on the other end. “We’ll miss you, Dylan. But family comes first.”
The next day, as the sun rose, he packed a small bag. The team was warming up on the field when he slipped out the door, the sound of cheers and shouts fading behind him. He drove through the familiar streets, each turn a reminder of home.
Arriving at the hospital, he found Mia sitting in the waiting area, her eyes puffy from lack of sleep. They hugged tightly, the weight of their shared worry palpable. Inside the room, their mother lay frail, but her eyes sparkled with love when she saw them.
“Did you make it to the game?” she asked, her voice a whisper.
Dylan shook his head, tears pricking at his eyes. “I’m right where I need to be.”
As the hours passed, they shared stories, laughter mingling with tears. Dylan realized that while the match would come and go, these moments with his family were irreplaceable.
Later, his phone buzzed. A message from a teammate: “We’re fighting hard for you out here. Can’t wait to see you back.”
Dylan smiled through the sadness. Tomorrow’s game would go on without him, but he knew he had made the right choice. Family would always be his strongest team.