He eyes Chris and Jay, then shifts his unfocused gaze to Dave.
"Dave, I don't wanna-- "
There's fear and worry in his eyes that he just can't hide right now. Reaching out to grip Dave's shoulder, Bill's voice drops low.
"My momma's gonna freak out 'bout this, Dave. Like last time I got hurt in the head on that touchdown... she won't let me play anymore. Shit, I just got back."
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"Dave, I don't wanna-- "
There's fear and worry in his eyes that he just can't hide right now. Reaching out to grip Dave's shoulder, Bill's voice drops low.
"My momma's gonna freak out 'bout this, Dave. Like last time I got hurt in the head on that touchdown... she won't let me play anymore. Shit, I just got back."
Glancing at the stretcher, he shakes his head.
"If I go, y'can't tell her."
Then he turns to Chris and Jay, voice louder.
"An' I'm not stayin' the night."