Matthew was sitting in his living room, his ankle still throbbing in pain, when the doorbell rang. He hobbled to the door, hoping it wasn't another reporter or well-wisher. But to his surprise, it was his family - his parents, his sister, and his younger brother.
"Hey, champ! We heard about your injury and wanted to come see you," his father said, giving him a warm hug.
Matthew's mother examined his ankle, clucking her tongue in concern. "We should have brought some of our famous chicken soup to help you recover faster!"
His sister, Emily, chatted with him about school and her friends, trying to take his mind off the injury. And his brother, Jack, showed him his latest video game conquests, making Matthew laugh despite his pain.
For a few hours, Matthew forgot about his injury and the pressure of the upcoming matches. He was just a son, a brother, and a member of a loving family.
