On the next morning;

Ryan is still sleeping when he got a FaceTime request from Alex. He rejected it before get back to sleep. But then, he got it again. He kept rejecting it until the 5th time as he gave up.

Ryan: Seriously, sis. Why are you being so presistent?

Alex: What do you mean by that? It'd already 12 noon. Why don't you wake up now, lazy ass brother.

Ryan: 12 noon in France is 6am here in Cleveland. You do realised it, right?

Alex: Oops, sorry.

Ryan: Yeah, right. So, what's up?

Alex: Nothing much. I just watch the highlight for your match last night. You did great, little bro. I'm so proud of you.

Ryan: Thanks, sis. By the way, Jeni and Jeri said hi.

Alex: They were there too?

Ryan: Yes, they are.

Alex: Is our father was there too?

Ryan: Nope. Since when he loves soccer?

Alex: Yeah, you got a point there. So, what are you going to do today?

Ryan: Eat, Sleep, Movie, Repeat

Alex: RYAN ALEXANDER MORGAN! YOU'RE A DAMN ATHLETE!! 

Ryan: Seriously, do you really need to shout at me though? C'mon, sis. It's a day-off.

Alex: So, what? That doesn't mean you can be lazy all day.

Ryan: Fine. I'll walk around the city later on. Who knows I might find a suitable girl to be your sister in-law, right?

Alex: Don't have to. There's many pretty girls in the women's team though. Why don't you just choose one?

Ryan: Most of them are as old as you are though. I want a younger one.

Alex: Did you just call me old?

Ryan: Yes, I did.

Alex: Ugghh, you're lucky that you're not in front of me right now. If not, I'll grip your head for sure.

Ryan: You better stop doing that.

Alex: And why must I?

Ryan: Because it will make you miss me more in the future.

Alex: Hmm, you made a fair point there. But, I don't care. Besides, there is nothing wrong to miss my only brother

Ryan: Aww, you're sweet. Can you let me return to sleep now?

Alex: Fine. Since I love this only brother of mine, I'll let you go this time.

Ryan: Thanks, sis. You're the best.

Alex: I know that. Goodbye then.

Ryan: Bye. I love you.

Alex: I love you too.

Then they hung up before Ryan got back to sleep.

Meanwhile in Reims;

"Seriously, Alex. Why did you disturb him at a time like this?" asked Tobin.

"Because it's fun" replied Alex.

"Stop disturbing my bestie, please" said Tierna.

"Exactly" said Mal.

"Bestie?" asked Alex.

"Yes. Why?" asked Tierna in returned.

"I thought you both are having crush on him" said Amanda.

"Only Mal though. I'm never have a crush on him. In all my life, I only met bad boys. Ryan is the first good boy that I ever met. So, I want to keep him as a bestie among boys" replied Tierna.

"So, you left Mal without a fight now" said Kelley.

"Don't forget about Rose here" said Tobin. Rose and Mal blushed heavily.

"It's okay. I approved these 2 as the candidates to be my sister in-law" said Alex.

Few hours later;

Ryan is walking alone in the city when he saw a man that he hates so much. He's lucky because that man didn't saw him. Therefore, he turned around and quickly walked back to the hotel.

"Fuck" said Ryan after he enters his room.

"What's wrong, bro?" asked Cannon.

"I saw a man that I hate most in the world. Shit. It's really ruined my mood" replied Ryan.

"Chill out, dude. Do you want to tell Alex?" asked Cannon.

"Don't have to. She already knew" replied Cannon.

"How?"  asked Cannon.

"That man is our father. Of course Alex knew it. There's 2 reasons I was hesitated to be here in America. First, I thought Alex hates me. I don't want to ruin her mood by being in the same training camp as her. Second, I don't want to see that man. Who knows what might I did to him" replied Ryan.

"I see. I totally understand it" said Cannon.

"I'm so pissed off right now. Fuck" said Ryan. Later on, Ryan got a FaceTime request from another old friend during his time in USA U17, Hariz Eagles.

Ryan: Hey, Eagles. How you're doing?

Hariz: Great. What about you?

Ryan: I'm fine. So, how does it feels playing for Malaysia?

Hariz: It's great. I love it.

Cannon: Hey, dude. We heard that you're dating a Malaysian actress too during your national duty. Is it true?

Hariz: Of course not. Seriously, Reggie. Since when did you love gossip?

Ryan: Since he went to college of course.

Hariz: I'm glad we're chose to be pro instead of went to college after high school, Ryan. At least, we didn't know about gossip.

Ryan: Agreed.

Cannon: Fuck off both of you.

Hariz: By the way, where's the most expensive American player?

Ryan: At his room watching hentai I guess.

Hariz; Hahahaha. Very funny, Ryan. By the way, it's seems that you and your sister are good now.

Ryan: Yeah. I guess I'm making a right decision to play for USA though.

Cannon: Thanks to me and Chris of course. If not because of us, he might ended play with Brazil or Italy.

Hariz: By the way, Ryan. Have you already decided to play for which club next season?

Ryan: I don't know. I'll stay in Cardiff if I didn't get any offer.

Hariz: Nah, I'm sure you will get one. You're playing so well in the Gold Cup after all. Not to mention, you're among top 10 of Premier League's goal scorers.

Ryan: But, seriously. I haven't decide it yet. I just focused on Gold Cup for now.

Hariz: I see. Anyway, I need to go now. I'll call again sometimes.

Ryan: Okay, bro. Say hi to your twin for me.

Hariz: Okay. Goodbye then.

Ryan and Cannon: Goodbye.

Then, they hung up.

Few days later;

USA is facing Panama that day. Since both teams already qualified to the quarter-final, that match is just to give players that didn't get chance to play to be in action while some key players were benched.

"I never thought I'll be benched in any match in this tournament though" said Ryan.

"Same goes to me. It's good to take a break and just watch" said Pulisic.

"Yeah, it's not bad sometimes" said Ryan.

"Totally agreed with that" said McKennie.

"So, Ryan. Have you ever think about which club that you want to play with next season?" asked Pulisic.

"Not really though. I just focusing on this tournament for now. Other stuff can wait" replied Ryan.

"Did your sister said anything about this?" asked McKennie.

"No, she's fine wherever I go to. But, she said that if I can't get any chances to play with any club in the top tier division, she wants me to play for Orlando so that I can stay with her" replied Ryan.

"So, she was serious about that, huh" said Pulisic.

"Yeah. But, you know me. I still want to play in Europe because I think that I'm still haven't done enough there" replied Ryan.

"I know that feel really well. We're nobody near Clint Dempsey or Landon Donovan just yet" said Pulisic.

"That's true. All of us still have long way to go and we need to be success there first before thinking to play in MLS because who knows if we ever get such chance again in the future" said McKennie.

"Yup. And I'm lucky that Alex is supporting me in whatever decision I made for my career as long as nobody force me to do so" replied Ryan. Meanwhile in the pitch, USA played well against Panama as they won the match with 1-0 with the goal scored by Morris to confirm USA ended the group stage as the group winner.