The next day, Ted is more than a little nervous to arrive at the dog track. He has no idea what the reception will be, after their last loss, but also all the media coverage lately. There are definitely some looks. Ted doesn't mind being under scrutiny, but it's usually by choice.
He's flanked by Henry and Keeley up in the owner's box, with Michelle and Rebecca on their respective sides, and Higgins behind, so he's got plenty of support, at least. He's not remotely alone.
And then the team comes out onto the pitch, and Ted watches Beard and Nate follow. It's strange to watch from this angle. Like he's having an out-of-body experience.
And then... the team turns towards the owners box, and they all salute him. Even Beard seems to look surprised, so clearly this wasn't his doing. And then the commentators mention it, and suddenly the audience it turning towards him and cheering.
Ted is definitely tearing up when the cameras are turned on him. He gives an awkward wave down to the pitch, and he's so touched. It doesn't even bother him that much when the game ends in a tie.
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He's flanked by Henry and Keeley up in the owner's box, with Michelle and Rebecca on their respective sides, and Higgins behind, so he's got plenty of support, at least. He's not remotely alone.
And then the team comes out onto the pitch, and Ted watches Beard and Nate follow. It's strange to watch from this angle. Like he's having an out-of-body experience.
And then... the team turns towards the owners box, and they all salute him. Even Beard seems to look surprised, so clearly this wasn't his doing. And then the commentators mention it, and suddenly the audience it turning towards him and cheering.
Ted is definitely tearing up when the cameras are turned on him. He gives an awkward wave down to the pitch, and he's so touched. It doesn't even bother him that much when the game ends in a tie.