Page 108 of Goaltender Interference

“I asked what you’re doing here, Thad,” Gavin said tightly. “I expect an answer.”

“And you never answered my question either,” Thad said, his dark eyes dancing with amusement.

Connor glanced between them. Twins, huh? Clearly not identical, because although they both had dark eyes and dark hair, they didn’t look exactly alike.

Gavin’s beard and hair were flecked with silver but Thad’s weren’t. Gavin was an inch or so shorter and broader through the shoulders than his brother. Their faces were different too, similar enough to warrant a double take, but on closer inspection, Thad had a longer face and more angular features.

Wild. Connor had no idea Gavin had a brother, much less a twin.

“I asked what you want, Thad,” Gavin said in an icy tone. “Please answer me.”

Thad rolled his eyes, strolling over and holding out a hand to Connor. “Thad Racine.”

“Uh, nice to meet you,” Connor managed. “Connor O’Shea.”

“Great goal in the game against Seattle.” His gaze lingered on Connor, sweeping over his body with a heated, appreciative look.

“Thanks.”

Gavin looked more and more agitated by the minute. “Will youpleaseget to the point, Thad. What in the hell are you doing here?”

“Uhh.” Connor cleared his throat because he really felt like he was in the middle of something he did not wanna be a part of. “I’m gonna head home. See you tomorrow, Gavin.”

Gavin nodded, finally looking away from his brother. “Have a good one.”

Connor beat a hasty retreat and heard Amelia say, “You know, I think I’m going to run to the restroom. I’ll be back shortly if you need me, Gavin.”

“Thanks,” he said tightly. “Appreciate it.”

She hurried down the hall after Connor and they exchanged identical looks of “oh shit, what was that about?” before she ducked into the restroom.

Just as Connor reached the end of the hall and turned toward the stairs, he heard Thad say, “Fine. If you won’t say it’s nice to see me, I’ll say it’s nice to see you. And I’m here because I finally got cleaned up and I’m looking for a job.”

“What does that have to do with me?” Gavin asked.

“I was hoping you could find me a position with the Harriers.”

Connor rounded the corner and their voices grew too muffled to hear.

Holy shit, Connor mouthed to himself. He had no idea what was going on with the Racine family but clearly, the brothers had some shit to work out.

He couldn’t wait to get home to tell Jesse about it.

When Connor let himself into the house, he was greeted by the scent of beef stew and the sight of Jesse playing a card game on the floor with the girls while Nolan read on the couch. For a brief second, before they registered his presence, Connor stared at them, watching Jesse smile at something Evie said, Maura perched on his lap, slapping at the cards with a gleeful look.

“I won!” she said, holding her arms up in triumph.

“No fair,” Evie pouted. “You haveJesse!”

“But I’m little and I’m just learning.”

Nolan was the first to glance up. “Dad!” he said. “You’re home.”

“Yeah.” Connor shut the door behind him. “Sorry, I know I’m running late.”

“It’s okay,” Nolan said. “We’ve got things under control here.”

“I see that,” Connor said, kicking off his shoes.

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