Gemotions

The weight room was a symphony of clanging weights and heavy breathing, sounds that typically energized Coach Davis. Today, however, they just amplified his growing impatience. He felt a thudding in his chest. He wanted to get this done and over with.

He had stayed up late, trying to figure out if there was a different way. But he found nothing, and now he had to face the consequences of the decision. He felt his shoulders tense.

He saw the player, Tom, wiping sweat from his brow. He motioned to the door. This was going to be an unpleasant and difficult conversation.