Chapter 142

An ambulance was called. The paramedics examined Henry before placing him on a stretcher and carrying him off the field. The second-string quarterback did his best, but it was obvious there wasn’t the same chemistry between the new guy and the rest of the players. The lead that the Falcons had built up was slowly whittled away, until the Jackson Volcanoes nudged ahead. The lead changed hands several times.

Mason watched concerned as Parker and his team mates fumbled passes, dropped balls and conceded needless penalties. Mason wished he could take his boyfriend somewhere quiet and talk him down. He’d learned that hugging, stroking his back and running fingers through his hair usually had a calming effect on the big guy. But Mason was powerless to help, so he just had to sit in the bleachers and watch.