497 Just let go

Madness and joy, a feeling both simple and complex, pure and direct, the heart all but bursting forth from the soles of the feet to the top of the head.

West was thoroughly immersed in the moment, too exhilarated and excited that his heart twinged with pain, unable to find words to express himself.

Unintentionally, amidst the chaos and tumult, West finally noticed Anderson's absence and looked around, puzzled, among the crowd.

Then.

Through the kitchen window, West saw the silhouette quietly enjoying the championship moment with a lit cigarette, and although they had no verbal communication, magically, West could understand Anderson's mood.

Over the past few years, they had all been through so much, everyone had their own struggles.

In a brief moment of distraction, West couldn't help but think of Provos heading to Minneapolis—

Unsure if, at this very moment, Provos had finally resolved his emotional turmoil.

...

Ahh, ahh, ahh.