LEVI'S POVRowan had beaten me nine times.At this point, I was convinced he had completely forgotten that this was supposed to be a friendly game between a father and his son and not a championship final.The field had been filled with his laughter for the last several minutes as he chased after the ball, and every time he scored, he celebrated like thousands of people were watching him.By the time the tenth goal went in, I didn't even bother trying to pretend I had a chance. The ball rolled past me, and Rowan immediately threw his arms into the air."Ten!”Rowan turned around and held up both hands, counting on his fingers with the biggest smile I had seen all day as he proudly celebrated his victory over me."I beat you ten times. I won!" he cheered, his face practically glowing with pure, unadulterated joy.Exhausted from trying to keep up with his endless energy, I dropped onto the grass with a tired breath."Alright. I can't do it anymore. I give up.”He laughed brightly at my
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