ball is life br0

henry washington - all star wide receiver.

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wtfxsutton:

“Hey.” Sutton rushed over to him and for a moment was completely hesitant on what to do before she settled on placing a hand on his arm and rubbed it soothingly. “How are you doing?”

Throughout everything that’s happened, he still manages to keep a smile on his face. He shrugs and brings a hand up to rake through her hair, staring down at her admiringly. ‘’I’m good. No complaints. How are YOU ?? ‘’

[wtfxsutton]

♀ HEARTBREAKING TEXT “@” for a SCARED text “⁇” for a DRUNK text. “✿” for a SUGGESTIVE text. “ø” for a LATE NIGHT text. - FOR HENRY

Send “♀” for a HEARTBREAKING text. 

[text]: I really want to be there with you. 

[text]: I always wanted to be what you needed, but I hope you know that I’ll never be what you deserve.

Send “@” for a SCARED text. 

[text]: I fucking swear that I have a stalker and no one is taking me serious!

Send “⁇” for a DRUNK text.

[text]: i msss u!

[text]: i’m comng over!

[text]: oh wait yur not here!!

Send “✿” for a SUGGESTIVE text.

[text]: when you come back to New York, I’ll make sure to make you feel better in every possible way.

Send “ø” for a LATE NIGHT text.

[text]: i can’t sleep. i’m way too worried about you! i know it’s late, but can i call you? i want to make sure you’re okay

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@wtfxsutton

Returning home in a neck brace was something he didn’t expect to happen. Henry learned that the hit he had taken could’ve killed him, and that there’s a possibility he could never play football again. So, he ended up calling Sutton on the flight back to New York and he couldn’t wait to see her again in PERSON. Henry had gotten into the airport, and looked around for Sutton and that was when.. He saw her. He gave a weak little smile, and made his way over to her with someone trailing behind to help him with his bag. ‘’Hey number one fan. How you doin’ ?? ‘’

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✉ for sutton

✉  TEXT THAT WASN’T SENT:

Henry: Sutton I never stopped loving you.

Henry: I almost died on the field. 

Henry: I realized when I woke up in the hospital that I don’t want to spend another day hating you.

@wtfxsutton

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edie-jfc:

Edie was halfway through making dinner when she heard her phone go off. But she sprung away from the stove - without even turning it off - to rush back to her bedroom and find it. She’d been making herself sick with worry ever since everything happened with Henry; any time her phone rang, she held her breath in hopes that it was him. And this time it was. She answered the FaceTime quickly. “Henry! Oh my god, look at you.” Tears sprang to her eyes at the sight of his neck brace. “How are you, bambino?”

‘‘Hey, now. No.. No tears.’‘ Grimacing, he moves to prop the phone up so he doesn’t have to move all that much. ‘‘ Oh you know.. I’m doin’ good. One hundred percent, no complaints here.’‘ Henry chuckled and brought the blankets up to cover himself slightly with a small smile on his face. The smile slowly fades and he lets out a sigh,trying not to cry himself.. ‘‘I’m.. I really screwed up this time buttercup. How are YOU ?? How’s Mikey??’’

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@edie-jfc

Face-timing Edie was gonna be a hell of a rollercoaster for him. Usually he didn’t cry that much, but.. He felt there’d be tears. Adjusting his position on the bed so he laid comfortable, his fingers ran along the cervical neck brace placed on him after hours of operation. When she answered, he was silent for a minute or two before speaking. ‘’Hey buttercup.’’

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text-> sutton

Sutton: are you okay?!

Henry: wayt do u mean im fine

Henry: fy neeeeeeeeeeeeee

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text-> sutton

Henry: hey u be.. be.. autiful ? LADY

Henry: sup

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WHERE: FOXBOROUGH, MA

3RD QUARTER

It’s supposed to be the time of your life playing under the lights. One minute he’s still a member of the Giants organization then the next, his rights are being traded to New England for what.. a few draft picks? He didn’t object of course. There’s a plan in all of this, and that’s what he’s reminded himself on the flight out to Massachusetts and through out this game. 

‘‘And Washington is coming out onto special teams.’‘

‘‘I’m not surprised here, he’s had a hell of game on offense and it’s because of his speed that the Pats are up. ‘‘

‘‘One hundred and thirty six receiving yards, two touchdowns, and forty yards on the ground.  Belichick has something up his sleeve here.’’

The Pats were short a few yards so it would be 4th & 4. Henry had ran out to be one of the gunners on special teams, due to his speed. He’d be able to down the ball and get Tennessee in their own territory, and force something to happen. That was his objective here.

The ball was snapped and it was booted into the air. Henry had put a move on one of the Tennessee defenders, and he was running down the field. One of them were in close pursuit, a hand on his jersey trying to prevent him from going down the field. Henry had stumbled a bit but managed to force himself out of that grip, keeping his head up til--

BAM. 

A shoulder being lowered and up into Henry’s helmet. Henry’s out before he even hits the ground, laying motionless on the field. 

If this is what it’s like getting hit by a truck, it hurts. Henry has been hit before, but he’s always bounced back up. 

So why is this time different ?? 

It’s like for a moment, his life flashes before his eyes. He remembers Edie winning custody of them, and her basically being the mother he never had. His relationship with Sutton, the moment he was drafted, and the moment he played Santa Clause when he came back home for his first Christmas with Mikey. 

His eyes closed tightly, and he couldn’t find the STRENGTH.. No he couldn’t even move. No matter how hard he told himself to move, he couldn’t. Edie and Mikey.. And Sutton were at home watching this, and god this was probably killing them. Medical staff had come out, and were kneeling at his side, one holding his head in place while the others were checking in on him.

‘‘Henry, hey kid. You okay ?? ‘‘

‘‘My neck. It’s my neck.’‘ He muttered to them, wanting to be able to reach out and grab somebody’s hand at the moment-- but hell, it hurts so damn much to even move. The medics end up shushing him, telling him to not put any energy into talking or even moving as they work to get the cart out to him

Both Tennessee and Patriot team members are out on their knees, heads lowered and praying for the Newly fallen patriot. The cart is driven out onto the field with the gurney and stretcher.

A few minutes later Henry is loaded onto the gurney after being strapped in. He hears the crowd clap and his teammates clap as he’s being loaded onto the cart. Slowly but weakly, Henry had lifted his arm up and made a ‘thumbs up ‘ as he was being wheeled off and the clapping only got louder.

There’s always.. a plan.  He came back from one injury. He’ll end up coming back from this one stronger than ever.

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Text-> Lily

Henry: [Picture of him and Tom Brady]

Henry: So... this happened

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What are your hobbies?

‘‘When It’s the offseason, I like to read sometimes. Read and work out, that’s about it.’‘

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Text-> Edie

Henry: Hey listen, something big happened and I'm gonna be gone later tonight. Gotta catch a flight to Foxborough.

Henry: Wanna hang out before I go?

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@wtfxsutton

Busting through the door of her apartment, Henry immediately moves to push her back against the wall-- lips meeting hers eagerly while he drew her in close. ‘’I wanna celebrate wit’ you..’’ He mutters against her lips, tilting her head back to the side and immedately planting kisses along her neck.

[lilxalby]

“Hospital food is not nearly as bad as they make it out to be in the movies. I had the best french toast this morning and these fries are great…Even the jello is good.” Lily spoke into the camera, before popping another fry in her mouth. “How’s everything going? How was that blizzard?” @jfchenryx

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‘‘ That blizzard was sweet. It’s better watching one, than playing on the field in the middle of one.’‘ He found himself in a sweatshirt, and just a pair of sweats-- leaning forward slightly as he looks at the phone. ‘‘How about you ??  How are YOU feeling ?? ‘‘

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@avaleighquinn

‘‘Hey sorry for bumpin’ into you. I wasn’t watchin’ where I was goin’.. You good ?? ‘‘

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One of your favorite quotes?

‘‘My body could stand the crutches but my mind couldn’t stand the sidelines.’‘ - Michael Jordan.

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TEXT-> Sutton

Sutton: god i wish i was stuck in a museum right now! everything smells like animal here and i know i'm at a zoo, but...

Sutton: i'm glad to hear you're safe though

Sutton: i like the nickname

Henry: I would've thought you would have been somewhere at the mall... no offense tbh...

Henry: I'm more glad to here your safe. I'm not worried about freezing to death. I'm more worried about you

Henry:... :')