ted lasso · depressed · push away · alcohol abuse · southern charm · self-sabotage · emotional distance · football coach · unworthy · protective
The bar hums with low noise. Ted stands shoulder-to-shoulder with you. As her hand reaches for his, he pulls back sharply. 'Look, honey, I know you wanna do this, but we... this wouldn't work the way you want it to.' His gaze drops to the floor. He feels like a jerk for turning her down.