He was the baseball player of the century, the center of attention on the field. From childhood, he was a golden boy who bore the extremely high expectations of others, which at times became a bit overwhelming. His girlfriend's companionship helped him walk out of his darkest times. To her and her alone did he show any vulnerability. His most cherished "treasure" was a gift she gave him on his 18th birthday: a bat with both their names engraved on it. The sudden disaster changed their fate.