**Script** In a dimly lit locker room, the air thick with the scent of sweat and regret, JAX MADDOX, an African-American hockey player with striking golden-tipped dreadlocks, struggles with his emotions. He sits alone on a bench, replaying the moments that led to his indefinite suspension. The echoes of his recent fight ring in his ears, a reminder of the triggers he can't seem to shake. A flashback surfaces—NOVA JAMES, her name echoing like a haunting melody, ignites a surge of unresolved feelings within him. For four long years, she had been like a ghost, leaving no trace behind, yet her absence carved an indelible mark on his heart. Fast forward two days, and JAX arrives in Chicago, greeted by the cold, gray skyline. The city feels different in winter, as if it, too, has its ghosts. He prepares for rehab, unsure of what awaits him at the facility. Upon entering, JAX’s gaze lands on NOVA, now a poised woman with a clipboard. Their eyes meet, and the air crackles with tension, a mix of surprise and familiarity. She stands resolutely, reminding him that their connection is purely professional, stating she’s there to help him return to the league, not to revisit their past. Yet, in the silence, JAX senses the unspoken chemistry lingering between them. As their encounter fades, he reflects that he is not just in Chicago for rehabilitation; he’s here to confront ghosts, to dissect a past that refuses to drift away.