3Brick Walls
As Brian walked the campus, different landmarks acted as muses. A statue reminded him of the day he got the head coaching job. The auditorium prompted thoughts of the days when his girls had graduated. The lakeside bench where Kelly would meet him for lunch made him wonder if she waited on a bench for him somewhere. Memory Lane ended at the stadium. After climbing the stairs, he smiled at the newly placed placard on his old office:
Marcus Chase
Head Football Coach
“Knock, knock,” called Brian. “Is the new head coach around?”
“Hey, Coach!” exclaimed Marcus seated at his desk. “He's around, but he should be out recruiting.”
As Brian removed his coat, he examined the new look of his old office.
Marcus said, “Glad you're here, Coach. You're the first to see. What do you think?”
Brian silently looked at photos, trophies, and rings from Marcus's career as a player and coach. The walls were filled with an impressive collection of his football history.
“Looks like you wanna be somewhere else.”
“What?” Marcus answered in surprise. “I put a lot of time into this.”
“I'm sure – and more time into attaining these accomplishments. But how you've set up this room won't set up your team to win. Lemme sit down before you get worked up. I've got a present that'll help.”
Brian sat, opened his bag, and removed an object.
“Merry Christmas, kid,” Brian said as he placed a gold-painted brick on Marcus's desk.
“What's with the brick?”
“It's not what's with it,” answered Brian. “It's ...
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