Leslie had heard about his former team's win. He wanted to join the team again but he wasn't sure if Troy would accept him. I might as well try. He knocked on Troy's door and he came out.

"Oh. Hey, Leslie", Troy said.

"Hi. I heard about your win. On behalf of the other teammates who left the team, I want to say I'm-we're sorry. I was hoping you would accept us back into your team", Leslie said hesitantly.

"All of you guys are welcome back. I was hoping you would return to the team", Troy said.

"Really? So aren't you mad at us?" Leslie asked.

"I am...well I was but I need you guys."

"What about the people from your youth group?"

"They weren't permanent members and most of them are too busy for the team."

"Thanks for accepting us. We've learnt from our mistakes and promise to be loyal to the team from now on."

"I hope that you'll keep your promise."

"We will."

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Troy wondered what would have happened if his team had lost the match. Would his former teammates have apologized to him? Would Brenda have apologized to him? He walked into their favourite diner. Brenda was already seated, punctual as usual.

"You're late", Brenda said when Troy sat down.

"I'm not late. You're too early", Troy said.

"I'm always early", Brenda said.

They then went on to chat about random things.

"So did you make any new friends?" Brenda asked Troy.

Troy went on to talk about Jenny.

"You like her, don't you?" Brenda asked.

"How did you know?" Troy asked.

"You're my friend. I can tell easily. It's written all over your face", Brenda answered.

"Yeah. I want to take things slow."

"Oh ok."

They chatted more and more and then left the diner.

Troy stared at the ceiling, thinking about everything that had happened in the past month. He was grateful to God for everything that had happened. He had learnt so much during the preparations for the final game and he was happy because of this.