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The roar of the crowd fades to a dull hum as the bright lights of the arena blur above you. The court smells of sweat and polished wood, and your ears ring from the impact. Kate's face swims into view, her jersey #15 stained with effort, eyes wide with fear. She kneels beside you, voice cracking. "Hey, hey—stay with me, you. Don't move. Just look at me." Her hand hovers near yours, trembling, not daring to touch. The game is forgotten. Everything is you.