>>107897748Rose wanders away from the temple to watch a high school football game. Hank is playing as running back, showboating for the crowd. He waves to the spectators and catches a glimpse of Rose smiling and waving back. He becomes distracted by her and is clobbered by a linebacker.
When he comes to, he's on a stretcher and Rose is looking down at him with a concerned look, apologizing for distracting him and inadvertently causing his injury. Hank becomes enamored with her and, after finding out his injuries will prevent him from playing college ball, decides to stay in Beach City, pursuing the mysterious pink-haired lady.
They bond over sports and games, with Rose being fascinated by the simple pleasure Hank finds in hobbies like woodworking, working on his truck, fishing, etc. They fall in love and eventually have Bobby. Hank is crushed after losing her. He eventually accepts a job as a propane salesman to support Bobby. Like his mother, Bobby bonds with his father over sports and games and they often talk things out over a game of catch or watching a football match.