Page 82 of The Yips

Jed arrived shortly after the camera crew had finished, and we both were provided with a make-up artist before we settled in for the interview.

Jed introduced me to the audience, and we spent the first twenty minutes talking about the highlights of my career to date, my current contract with the Minutemen, and my recent perfect game. Everything was textbook until it wasn’t.

“We’ve heard from sources that after an accident, your father, Sam Drummond Sr., the four-time World Serious Champion, has finally signed himself into rehab. I’m sure it’s a relief to you now, but how do you feel knowing that addiction cut his career short?”

“With all due respect, Jed, that’s not my story. If you want to talk to my dad about his business, you should contact his people for comment,” I responded. I was well-practiced skirting questions about my father, but when Jed didn’t push again, I couldn’t figure out why.

“We’ve all seen you with a new woman outside the games, running in the park, and even out to dinner. When asked about the baby announcement, you mentioned there wasn’t one. Was that because you were keeping things private? Or because the baby isn’t yours?”

“Aw, Jed, that’s just not any of your business.” I searched for Kelsey in the kitchen and found her expression to be one of panic.

“Does the name Tom Campbell mean anything to either of you?”

“What the fuck?” I asked as Kelsey dropped the glass she’d been drinking out of, and it shattered on the floor. “This interview is over. You all can leavenow,” I said, pulling the microphone off as I left the room. Just then, Jake arrived, and I dragged Kelsey down the hall, sheltering her from the Jed and the Crew.

“Jake, see them out the door. And remind them that thanks to the bullshit they pulled, they won’t be interviewing me or the rest of our family anytime soon.”

Once we were safely behind closed doors, I pulled Kelsey into my arms. I could feel her heart beating hard in her chest as she gasped for breath, trying to control the panic attack that was quickly trying to take over.

“How the fuck did this get out?” I asked out loud.

“I only told my sisters! Could it have been Anne? The PI? Who? And what are we going to do? That interview will air tomorrow. We can’t let it get out before someone contacts him.”

“I know, Kelsey. We should have been able to handle this quietly. If anyone signed an NDA and leaked it, we’ll own their ass.”

“Money can’t make this right, Sam.”

“No, you’re right.”

CHAPTER 71

Kelsey

Me to Sister Group Chat: FUCK guys, it leaked before we got a chance to contact Tom.

Kylie: What??? How?

Me to Sister Group Chat: I have no idea! Everyone we worked with signed an NDA. The only other people who know are family.

Kylie: What about Sam’s family?

Me: No way, they’ve been through enough with the press over the years. They’d never.

Kylie: Kendra? What do you think?

Me: Yeah, Kendra, why so quiet?

Kendra: Fuck, Kelsey. I’m so sorry.

Me: Yeah. It sucks.

Kendra: No, I think it’s my fault. I told Lucas, and he just admitted that he posted it on Reddit.

Me: What the fuck!!!

“Sam, can you search your name and Tom’s on Reddit?” I asked, panic rising once more.

Once Sam pulled up Reddit, we found an entire subreddit on the connection between Tom Campbell and Sam Drummond. Lucas had held back no details. He even included Crew’s conception in Cancun.

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