Page 64 of Don't Hurt Us
“It’s new?”
“If you’re going to throw a temper tantrum over not knowing, you can go join Uncle Peck.He’s acting like a toddler.”Danny motions to where Sydney is trying her hardest to get Peck to chill out.It doesn’t seem to be going well.
“Yeah, I'm too old for that.Aunt Charlie would spank me.”Wyatt winks at his wife, making her chuckle and shake her head.
“Did you know Maverick could’ve gone pro in baseball?”Jax cuts in.
“Really?What position?”Wyatt’s interest is peaked.
“Pitcher.”
“He can pitch over a hundred miles an hour, Uncle Wyatt!”Danny sticks his chest out in pride.
“Jeez, that’s impressive.”
“That was a long time ago.I'm sure I can’t pitch like that anymore.”I wave off his compliment.
“You guys will be here for two weeks, right?”
“Yes.”
“You should come to a few games.We’d love to have you there.I could get box seats for everyone.”Wyatt shrugs like it isn’t a big deal.
“Can we also come to one of your games, Jaxy?”Bree flutters her lashes at him.
“Of course.I’ll make sure you even have one of my jerseys to wear.”He kisses the top of her head softly.
“Sophia says we’re not allowed to wear your jersey, or Cody’s, or Uncle Wyatt’s.She says it makes you angry when we don’t and she thinks it’s funny.”Bree scrunches up her nose.
“Oh, really?I think I need to have a talk with my sweet little sister.”Jax places Bree on the ground and takes off at a sprint towards Sophia.
She doesn’t know why he’s coming for her, but she lets out a shriek and runs towards the backyard.She slams the gate shut behind her, but it doesn’t deter Jax one bit.He hops the fence with ease and keeps going for her.
“I really hope he doesn’t try to throw her in the pool,” Wes murmurs as he strokes his beard.
“Yeah, last time he did that she almost murdered him and that was in the middle of the summer.She’ll kill him if he throws her in the pool now with how cold it is.”Addi stands on her tippy toes, trying to see where they went.
“Why’s he chasing Sophia?”A man who looks identical to Jax comes from the house, but his attention is solely on his siblings.
“Oh, Sophia told Bree she could go to whatever games she wants while she’s visiting as long as she doesn’t wear any of your names on her jersey.”Charlie smirks.
“Cody!”Bree squeals.I chuckle to myself.She plays the twins against each other.They both think they’re her favorite.
“Hey, princess.Should we go help Jax catch Sophia or should we save Sophia?”Cody lifts my daughter into his arms.
“You should always save her.She’s the best.”Bree scowls up at him.
“She is a pretty cool sister.”Cody smirks.“Well, if I'm going to save her, then you need to stay here.”Cody gently places Bree on the ground before turning his attention to his brother and sister.
“No pools,” Wes warns.
“You take all the fun out of this.”Cody rolls his eyes.
“He can’t get pneumonia again,” Addi calls as Cody calmly walks through the gate to the backyard.
“Again?”I arch a brow.
“Let’s just say this isn’t the first time we’ve witnessed this chase.More times than not, Cody steps in to protect Sophia and Jax ends up hurt or in the pool.Since they’re in the middle of the hockey season, I'm hoping they’re smart enough to not risk their jobs, but you never know what to expect with them.”
