Chad was at the local bar sipping his cold beer and watching whatever sport was playing on the television, fulfilling his bro obligations (his brobligations, if you will). Some baseball game was on-- the Seattle Mariners versus someone, though it seemed to be a replay which Chad noted as a little odd. Suddenly, the program cut away from the game to a baseball player making some kind of announcement. Wait a minute, was he announcing his retirement?
Wait a minute, was this the Ichiro Suzuki? And the Ichiro Suzuki was announcing his retirement?!
âOh no⊠Say it ainât so, broâŠâ Chad mutters to no one in particular as he whips out his phone to verify the news. His worst fears became a reality once the quick Google search confirmed that Ichiro did announce his retirement.
His life was over; how he could go to work tomorrow with this heavy burden on his heart? Turning around to face the person sitting next to him, he canât help but let a little of his sadness loose. âCan you believe this bro? Ichiro, retiring?! Man, I donât know how I can continue on like thisâŠâ He takes a big swig from his glass. âFeels like just last week I went to go see him playâŠâ