"What if I can't make it?"

Such a simple and sad question instantly brought Lu Ke's memory back to the morning after the 2011 National League final.

Even more sad than the team's overtime loss to the New York Giants was that, just as Justin Smith missed the last defensive stop, Jean also missed the opportunity to stay with the team throughout the game, and the drag of injuries cast an invisible shadow over his future prospects.

There is a faint hint of confusion and loss, which is more acute than sadness and pain.

Injury is always an unsolvable problem, Jean has no answer, Lu Ke has no answer, even the most authoritative doctor in the world has no way to give an exact answer, the mystery of the body, who can be 100% sure?

Over the past two seasons, Jean has grown into one of the league's top wide receivers; But don't forget, Jean, like New England Patriots' slotted wide receiver Vess Wilk, is not a talented player, or even a player who was once forgotten by the team, but relied on his own efforts to shine in a special position, which is why he has gone through a lot of difficulties to occupy a place in the league.

If they suffer a succession of injuries, their ability will decline faster than other players, and the glory of their careers will soon fade.

In fact, Jean's shining moments have dwindled dramatically this season.

The team's wide receiver lineup has been hit by injuries repeatedly, and many permutations and combinations have changed, which has also made Lu Ke's tactical arrangements have been adjusted accordingly. Coupled with Lu Ke's injury situation, the proportion of long passes has been significantly reduced, and Jean's play space has been further compressed, completely lacking the excitement and strength of the previous two seasons.

Now that he is suffering from injuries again, Jean's problems have become more realistic and more brutal.

Looking at the calm Jean in front of him, Lu Ke's throat tightened slightly, and that heavy and bitter emotion lingered in his heart, always lingering.

Although Walter said that Jean's situation should be fine, Jean still needs to be reviewed, and who can predict the subsequent developments?

Lu Ke himself has experienced injuries, and he also understands the dilemma of being in a dilemma, on the one hand, he longs for a glimmer of hope, even if it is an ethereal extravagance; On the other hand, they force themselves to keep their feet on the ground and move forward one step at a time - otherwise hope that cannot be realized at all may become poison.

"I don't have a way to give an answer." Lu Ke shrugged his shoulders and said honestly, "I can only say that we will do our best to enter the Super Bowl final stage, buy more recovery time for you, for Patrick, and for other teammates who are suffering from injuries, this is the only thing we can do, and the rest is up to you." ”

There are still five full weeks between now and the Super Bowl, and that's all the time left in the 2013 season - if the San Francisco 49ers have worked so hard and Jean and Willis still haven't had time to return, then Lu Ke will be helpless, which is an objective fact.

Realizing the ridicule and complaining behind Lu Ke's words, the curvature of the corners of Jean's mouth couldn't help but slowly and slowly rise, and he gently bowed his head in agreement, "This is fair." I don't think I can ask for more, and the rest is left to myself to work hard. ”

Lu Ke also nodded and once again emphasized how "correct" his thoughts were: "Ted, I can't give a time, when the injury will get better, or, whether the injury will get better, to be honest, my own farts have not been wiped clean, I don't think I have the ability to solve other people's problems." ”

Such a straightforward expression made Jean can't help but laugh - in fact, this is not a funny topic, Lu Ke's arm injury is indeed a problem, not serious, but objective, this is one of the keys to maintaining the playoff prospects of the San Francisco 49ers, but Lu Ke's hearty and calm expression makes this serious problem full of joy.

"But I can be sure that we are with you at any given time, and we have a whole large team besides me. If you don't make full use of it at this time, how long will you have to wait? If you miss it, you won't have a chance! ”

Lu Ke raised his eyebrows, obviously the words were saying one thing, but his expression was saying another thing, and the simple words became full of deep meaning. In the midst of his thoughts, Jean couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"If it's too late, you'll be with us and stand on the field together, remember? You are a part of San Francisco, and whether it is a defeat or a victory, you need to bear it with us; But I really hope that you'd better recover quickly, I can use a little bit of help from the number nineteen, otherwise a lot of tactics can't be opened, and it's a huge annoyance. So, please work harder instead of sitting here studying Professor X and fighting with your brain, okay? ”

The relaxed and witty words, combined with Lu Ke's vivid white eyes, suddenly became vivid, and Jean's dull mood slowly brightened.

Although there is still a boulder in the depths of his heart, there is no way to completely relax until the review is completed; But as Lu Ke said, he is not alone, never before, and now, there is no need for him to sit here alone and feel sorry for himself and keep all his teammates out.

"There's no way I can be Professor X, but I think you're the quintessential Professor X." Jean's voice also relaxed again, joking with Lu Ke.

Lu Ke pursed his lips, "Wait, are you disgusted that my pocket is not flexible enough?" "Professor X works in wheelchairs.

"Haha, that's your understanding." Jean also tried to play tricks, but then realized that the enemy he was facing was not so simple, so he immediately raised his hands "spinelessly" and made a gesture of surrender, "I didn't mean it, really, I definitely didn't mean it." ”

"Knock knock", there was a knock at the door, and after getting Jean's permission, the person who came appeared, it was a nurse, who came to remove the hanging bottle for Jean.

The next step is a set of hospital processes, and when all the processes are over, Jean can leave the hospital and return to San Francisco for the rest of the process.

Walter was found in the attending doctor's office, and he was in the process of communicating with the relevant departments of the hospital to make sure that all of Jean's examination materials were sent back to San Francisco; Then he found Hubble in the lobby on the first floor, who was staring at the TV screen in a daze, apparently thinking about the playoff roster.

"Wait, do we need to ask the front desk to call a taxi?" The four of them walked together, but the other three people were all full of ears and ears and didn't listen to what was going on outside the window, Lu Ke was a little helpless, even if he was reluctant, he had to take the initiative to play the role of "old mother", and I would like to remind you: You may not be able to stop a taxi at the entrance of the hospital.

Hubble was still immersed in his own thoughts.

Jean's speed of thought was a little out of track.

Walter was half a beat slow to react, and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, we need a taxi to the airport, what time is our flight?" Is it in time? At this time, Walter realized that he didn't know anything at all, and he searched for relevant information in his brain for a long time without it, "Shouldn't John come to the hospital?" Didn't he come? ”

"John didn't come with me." Lu Ke didn't know Morton's whereabouts, "Don't pay attention to John for the time being, let's call a taxi first." ”

In the end, Lu Ke personally went to the front desk of the hospital, and with the help of the staff, the problem was solved, he walked quickly towards the door of the hospital, and the backs of the three people could be seen from a distance, "...... I have contacted the taxi and the staff told me that it will arrive in five minutes and we should still have time to get there......"

The rest of the words didn't have time to continue, Lu Ke blinked his eyes and looked at the team bus belonging to the San Francisco 49ers in front of him in a daze.

All three team buses gathered in the small square in front of the hospital, but because the buses were too large to fit into the parking space, you could see that the official staff of 49 people in San Francisco were negotiating with the hospital's security guards to explain the whole thing.

The scene was not too lively, but a little chaotic.

But the team bus appeared in the small square in such a real way, and it was very conspicuous - don't forget, this is Phoenix, and the eyes around it are slashing at the three buses, and the anger that seems to be brewing emotions.

Jean stood in the doorway in a daze, as if he didn't know what to do, and his brain stopped working in an instant.

"Hey, that Nineteen!" The door of the first bus opened, Logan grabbed the railing of the door, and Hanger leaned out his upper body and shouted, "Are you sure you don't hurry up and get on the bus?" We've got to catch a plane! If you're late, your ticket will be deducted from your winnings! ”

Without waiting for Jean to answer, Stanley also poked his head out from the side, "We're already seriously disturbing the people here, are you sure you don't want to rescue us quickly?" Otherwise, after going back to Candlestick Park, everyone will probably have to settle accounts with you, and I think it would be wiser for you to get on the bus as soon as possible. ”

The door of the second bus also opened, and Aldon, Ahmed and others shouted bustlingly, "That fool, it's your fool, the nineteenth, the whole team is waiting for you, why don't you hurry?" ”

Standing still, Jean's nose tingled slightly – even if injury was an unsolvable problem, so what? They can always find a solution, overcome the impossible and work miracles, that's their motto, isn't it? This scene in front of me is the best proof of this.

Jean didn't say anything after all, just nodded emphatically and walked briskly towards the first bus.

Walter was half a step behind and said to Lu Ke, "You beckoned them over?" ”

Lu Ke shrugged his shoulders and showed a bright smile, "They don't need me to summon them." ”