Chapter 233: Final Preparations
December 16th, 2010
Niels woke up at 6:30 a.m. He stretched briefly, then swung his legs over the side of the bed. After a quick shower, he pulled on comfortable clothes and headed to the kitchen.
A mug of coffee steamed in his hands as he leaned against the counter, letting the warmth seep into his hands.
By 7:15, he had finished the cup, rinsed it quickly, and grabbed his coat from the hanger. His mind was already on the squad and the day ahead.
By 7:30, Niels was driving toward the training ground. Thoughts of Bournemouth and Reece's injury ran in the back of his mind, but he kept them compartmentalized, focusing on the tasks for today.
Pulling into the empty parking lot, he noticed the faint mist hovering over the pitches. Thomas was already there, reviewing notes on his tablet near the medical wing.
"Morning," Thomas greeted, looking up as Niels approached.
"Morning," Niels replied, shutting the car door. "Everyone on schedule?"
