Chapter 18: hey george

Three days later, Nottingham Forest played against Charlton at home, and George Wood returned to the starting lineup. In the game, he performed calmly and powerfully. Both defense and organizational offense swept away his previous sluggish state, which made his supporters cheered happily, "St George is back!"

In the end, relying on his outstanding performance, the Forest defeated the visiting Charlton 2-0 at home and finally ushered in his first victory in two months. After the game, the media speculated whether Wood's mother's condition improved, so Wood performed so well.

But in fact, when Wood assisted Mitcher to score the first goal at the Crimson Field, his mother fell into a deep coma in the hospital, and she had been in such a coma for the whole day.

Don Eun once thought that Sophia was in a coma again and would definitely make Wood miss the game. But Wood announced that he would participate in the game and was ready.

Before going to war, there was a conversation between Wood and Tang En, which solved the doubts for Tang En.

"I am still the captain of the Forest team now, and the team needs me."

The team's poor performance before also touched Wood, but fortunately he still remembers that he was the captain of this team.

Just when Don En thought Wood had finally figured it out and was planning to change his mind. He added: "I will stick to my post before retiring. But I will make a decision as soon as possible."

Tang En knew that Sophia had not had much time, and had been unconscious recently, and had been unconscious for a long time. The doctor and nurse were waiting at her bedside for 24 hours, ready to rescue her at any time. He didn't want to lose Wood again after losing Sophia. Although Wood would not die, what is the difference between a Wood who doesn't play football and a death? If a person like Wood doesn't play football, he doesn't have any sense of existence. Tang En really can't think of what a Wood who doesn't play football would look like.

But then again, even if Wood suddenly decided to follow his mother, Tang En wouldn't be surprised...

Tang En stood at the door of the ward, unconsciously blocking many people's roads. His body was hit by doctors and nurses who kept coming in and out. Once and then, he seemed to be unconscious, standing there. Looking at the empty bed in front of him.

Two days have passed since the Forests won, Sophia has been in a coma and has woken up briefly. It was late at night, and Wood was resting outside. Done was not in the hospital, only Vivian was with her side.

Tang En didn't know what Sophia said to Vivian when she woke up again, and he didn't know what the woman was thinking when she was awake.

Is she attached to her long-term pain and happiness but short life? Or will she realize that death is actually a kind of relief? Did she ever reluctant to give up her child George? There are too few people in this world who can make her care about...

Wood stood in front of the thick glass window. He quietly watched the doctors and nurses busy in the ward. They were removing the instruments and taking off the items used by his mother on the bed. A bouquet of flowers inserted in the vase of the bedside table had withered, and a nurse carried it out with the vase.

She seemed to be planning to dispose of it as normal, but Vivian reached out to stop her.

Vivian took out the bouquet in the vase. She found a card inside. She took it out, which read "Your son is a real professional player. When you wake up, he will be very happy to praise him. Sophia."

This bouquet was sent by Tang En yesterday. Judging from this message, Tang En found that Wood's mood had not improved after winning the game. He hoped to make Wood happy through his mother's praise. But Sophia did not notice the bouquet when she woke up briefly. Wood also lost the last opportunity to listen to her mother's praise. His mother would never smile and stroke her son's head and said, "My George is the best in the world."

Vivian looked down at her left wrist. It was a little red, and it was squeezed out by Wood's mother. Late that night, Sophia suddenly woke up, and Vivian happened to be by her side.

It was a very, very short awakening. Sophia didn't even see who the person in front of her was, so she grabbed Vivian's hand. She shouted in a low voice: "I don't want to die..."

The flowers withered so quickly, just like the life of the wife.

Shania received a call from Donn, asking her to take Teresa back to Nottingham to attend Sophia's funeral.

Evan Dogerty is reporting to the FA, applying to watch a minute of silence for Wood's mother at the start of the next league round. All the players on the Forest will wear black veils on the sleeves of the jersey. The proposal has been approved by the Forest's opponent Sunderland Club in this game.

Wood stared at himself in front of the bathroom mirror. He hadn't taken care of his appearance for several days, his hair was messy and his beard was unshaven. But now the mirror appeared in the mirror was a refreshing and clean George Wood, whose short hair was carefully taken care of. The beard on his chin was also shaved.

It looks impeccable in appearance. But his eyes are full of blood, indicating that the person in the mirror is actually very tired.

"George!"

Agent Woox called his name outside.

Wood pushed open the door. He found that Wood was holding a black suit in his hand and said to him: "Change in, it's time for us to set off."

The old gentleman, Woox, has always paid great attention to his appearance. He used to be a big name in the entertainment industry, usually dressed in gentlemanly and had a fashionable look, but today he has thrown away those unnecessary decorations and only wore a very ordinary black suit.

Wood took the suit and put it on his body and went out with Wux.

After leaving the door, Wood paused for a moment, looking at the wet street.

It's raining.

"Umbrella..." Wood thought Wood stopped because he was worried about the weather.

"No.  " Wood stepped into the rain.

Tang En was not worried at all that his daughter would do something inconsistent with the atmosphere at the funeral. After seeing both of his parents' expressions, the sensible Teresa also looked stern.

This is a very private and small funeral. Sophia has no relatives and friends in the UK alone, and her family has long since broken off relations and contacts with her. Even if Wood has achieved success in world football, there has been no news of recognizing relatives from Jamaica. But with Wood's temper, even if someone here recognizes him, Wood will only beat them out of the house...

Woods only invited the Don'tun family and doctors from the Royal Medical College of Nottingham. During the period when Sophia was hospitalized, they took good care of the treatment. Although they were unable to save Sophia's life in the end, they also tried their best. In addition, representatives from Nottingham Forest Club and Wood's friends in the team were invited.

The representative of the club was actually Chairman Evan Dogerty himself. However, Donne felt that Evan was "the drunkard's intention was not to drink", and his real purpose was probably not just to attend Sophia's funeral.

Wood's only friends in the team are Gareth, Bale and Aaron Mitcher. Although he has a good reputation in the team, not many people can be regarded as "friends".

The priest ended his eulogy in front of Sophia's tombstone: "She is a good person. May she sleep forever..."

Tang En thought to himself that it is a routine to say this to the funeral pastors, but this time the pastor was right. Sophia is really a good person, but unfortunately a good person doesn't live long. Tang En would have a random thought during this period when he was fine alone. What is the purpose of this woman Sophia is walking in the world? Before Wood met herself, her life was basically miserable. She fell in love with someone but was abandoned and pulled alone.

When a child grows up, he has to do all kinds of work, even if he sells his body. When the child succeeds, he can't worry about his livelihood. However, his body deteriorates rapidly and basically does not enjoy any blessings. Family affection, she has no love before giving birth to Wood, and love. She has also disappeared after Wood was born. This kind of life is definitely boring for ordinary people, but Wood has become all the beliefs that support her to survive.

Maybe she appeared in the world just to be George Wood's mother.

Wood stood by the tomb, receiving the people who came to attend the funeral. Everyone lined up to throw the flowers in their hands into the tomb, and then went to hug Wood, say a few words, and then left. Tang En's family of three was also in the team. He actually saw Miss Vivian Miller in the hospital representative. She was wearing a black long dress today. The hem was wet with the rain, but she didn't realize it. After gently putting the flowers in her hands into the tomb, she walked to Wood.

At Don En's position, he couldn't hear what Vivian and Wood said. But he could guess that it was nothing more than some "conscience, mourning, and adapting to change". But after someone said this, he turned around and left, but Vivian walked around behind Wood and stood there and stopped leaving.

In fact, the relationship between those who can stand there and Wood is extraordinary, such as Bell and Mitcher standing behind Wood. They accompany him. But Vivian and Wood obviously have not been so close.

Tang En looked at Vivian again. The girl's expression was very natural, standing among the three men. She didn't seem too embarrassed.

Evan Doggetty also completed the necessary etiquette. After comforting Wood, he did not rush to leave, but whispered to Wood. It was estimated that he should be discussing Wood's retirement. With Sophia's departure, the last person who could restrain Wood was gone, and he obviously wanted to re-report the old things. Evan Doggetty looked worried. He was not sad about Sophia's death, he was worried about the future of his team.

After Shania threw the flowers in her hand, she walked to Wood. She had tears on her face and she had just cried. Among the people who came to attend the funeral, besides Wood and Donn, she and Sophia had the best relationship. Although she knew some things like Sophia had loved Donn, it had become a thing of the past. She was really sad about Sophia's death, and was also worried about Wood's future life - she knew what kind of person Wood was.

Wood was a few years older than her, and she always regarded Wood as her best friend.

Walking to Wood, Shania did not just say a few words like others, but hugged Wood and cried in his ear. Wood kept pursing his lips tightly, trying to control his emotions, but as Shania murmurs, his eyes gradually turned red.

This time the hug was a bit long. After Shania lowered her head and let go of Wood, it was Tang'en's turn.

Since his wife had already hugged Wood, there was no need for him to hug him again. He stood in front of Wood with red eyes, intending to say something.

"Hey, George..."

Unexpectedly, Wood interrupted him and asked in a hoarse voice: "Are you planning to comfort me?"

It was suddenly revealed, and Tang En felt a little embarrassed. He touched his nose, not knowing how he should answer this sentence.

"I have heard too many comfort words in the past few days. If you really want to comfort me and do your best, take some practical actions."

Actual action? Let me hug you like my wife? Tang En asked in his heart.

"I have lost my mother, I don't want to lose you again!" Wood's voice choked. It was rare to lose his composure in public, but what he said was even more surprising. "The funeral is over. You are going back to the United States, right?"

Don Eun really didn't expect Wood to say such words under such circumstances. He looked at the three people behind Wood. Aaron Mitcher and Gareth Bale obviously didn't expect Wood to say such words, but looking at their expressions, they were very interested in Wood's words because they knew what that meant. Miss Vivian Miller was curious about the relationship between Don Eun and Wood.

"You should have your own new life, George..."

Don En can only say that.  avoided Wood's question.

Wood was unwilling to speak too much, and shut up and stopped talking.

Tang En realized that the atmosphere was a little awkward, and he couldn't say anything else. He just patted Wood's shoulder and turned around and walked away.

A man from behind followed and whispered to Wood: "Sad to be ashamed of the changes..."

Tang En asked Shania to take her daughter into the car first, and he wanted to see Sophia for the last time.   Walking around to the tombstone.   He stared at the text on it: "My Beloved".   People who don't know, perhaps they thought that George Wood's wife was buried in it...

Sophia, I really don’t know how to face your son. Can you help me?

The fine raindrops hit Tang En's umbrella, making a crackling sound. Sophia smiled and said nothing on the tombstone, just looking at him.

Tang En was silent, suddenly feeling that there was more people around him. He looked down at the man's shoes. There was some mud and grass chips on it.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you, Tony." It was Evan Dogerty's voice.

"Is there anything wrong?" In fact, Tang En could guess what was going on.

"I heard from Mr. Wux that if you come back, then George will no longer mention retirement, is that true?"

Tang En turned his head and looked at Evan standing next to him, and the other party was also looking at him, looking forward to the answer.

"Yes. George was his own decision." Don Eun didn't lie. He didn't need to lie, he lie in front of Sophia. That felt bad.

"Can I send you an invitation again, Tony? Please come back to coach Nottingham Forest. If you are still angry about what I did four years ago, I am willing to sincerely apologize to you. I agree to all your requests, as long as you can come back."

Tang En snorted: "To let you sell this team for a good price?"

Evan shook his head: "I have decided not to sell the club."

"A momentary whim?"

"No, I thought about it for a long time after I came to you that day.  I can't be the club chairman for the rest of my life. I'm already sixty years old this year, Tony.  You often say you are an old man, but I'm ten years older than you.  My eldest son is an avid football fan. He is different from me. He has loved football since he was a child and has always been very interested in running a football club.     But I used to just want to sell the Forest team at a good price, and never considered him.  I plan to hand over the club to him to run. He loves football and may be able to do better than me... Of course not now.   I want to stay for a few more years, at least make up for the years I wasted.         I will retire with peace of mind. Then we retire together at that time. How about it?"

Tang En looked at Evan's eyes, but Evan did not dodge. She just let Tang En look directly at him.

"I don't lie in front of this great mother's ground. Tony. I'm tired of the topics on the rostrum that have nothing to do with football, I'm tired of people who just want to get some good from me and leave, I'm tired of the failure after game, I'm tired of the slogans that hang on the stands and attack me... When you're there, these never happened. Honestly, I'm tired of these four years. I'll beg you again, come back to coach Nottingham Forest. I really can't take her back on track by myself."

The chairman of this club, whispered in front of Tang En, and revealed his heart, had long lost the domineering feeling he had when he broke up with Tang En. Perhaps because of the weather, in the drizzle, Evan Dogette wet his trousers and shoes with the rain, and became pitiful and depressed in front of him.

He noticed.                                                             �

"Let me think about it, this is no small matter." Tang En said.

When Evan heard this answer, he looked surprised. You should know that Tang En directly refused twice the last time.

"Don't be too happy too early, Evan. If my wife doesn't agree. Then I won't go against her wishes."

"Yes, I understand." Evan nodded quickly, for fear of making Tang En unhappy.
To be continued...