Chapter 105: Axel's Hometown

"Well, if it isn't Axel Green. He comes back from the dead!"

Axel walked into a diner to buy food for Shauna and his parents when someone called his name. He turned to find a familiar face and remembered that this was Tommy, his former fullback when he was playing football in high school and his ex-girlfriend's younger brother.

"Tommy Foster! Damn, it's been a long time!" Axel called.

The two shook hands, laughing and chest bumping. Tommy said, "I can't believe you are back! There were many stories about what happened to you, Man."

"I had it tough," Axel admitted before explaining vaguely about the Alpha Vipers. He said, "But it's all good now. It took a lot of years to get my freedom back."

"Jesus, Axel. That was rough military stuff." Tommy hissed before saying, "Well, I'm glad it worked out in the end."

Although Tommy was younger, the game of football made them good friends. The two exchanged numbers, and afterward, Tommy said, "Hey, it's my birthday on Saturday. You should