Thirteen Years Later, Two Blue Competition Badges Answered Every Question

“Look at the other teams.

Look at the suits, the private coaches, the corporate logos on the banners.”

“We earned our spot,” Arthur said, leaning on the last word of the sentence.

“Daniel is here,” Claire said.

“His new wife is here.

They look at us like we’re trash off the highway.”

“Let them look,” Arthur said.

“I can’t let Eli and Owen be humiliated,” Claire said.