Page 42 of Slapshot
“Then why did you call?”
“To see how you were doing and to let you know that I’m coming to Burlington at the end of the month.”
“For what?”
“You mean besides to see my daughter?”
I don’t respond and get another giant sigh. “Dalager Sports attends the career fair every year. My assistant and I are flying down Friday morning and I’m going to stay through the weekend.”
“Are you going to the game?” I bite my lip. “The hockey game, I mean. Assuming there is one.”
“There is, although I’m surprised you know.”
“It’s hard not to know here. Besides, don’t they play every weekend or something?”
He chuckles. “Moo U is definitely a hockey school. I don’t know that I’ll have time to make a game, but I might stop by and see Coach Keller.”
Crap. There’s no way I’ll be able to hide my job if he talks with Coach.
“Anyway, the career fair is the week before Thanksgiving. Can you fly back to New York with me for break? We could leave as soon as your classes are done for the week.”
“I know when the career fair is, Dad. I’m actually interviewing with Hawthorne for a marketing internship this summer.”
“Hawthorne,” he says. “Good company. We used them last year for a web campaign.”
I saw the campaign. They did a great job.
“Anyway, I think I’m going to have to stay for Thanksgiving break. For my job.”
“Oh.” He sounds surprised and I fidget while holding the phone to my ear. “Well, I could shuffle some things and stay in Vermont so we’re together at least.”
“That really isn’t necessary.”
“It’s as good as done.”
“Really?” A little sprout of hope mixed with a lot of nerves takes root in my stomach.
“Don’t sound so surprised. I’ve missed you.”
A knock at my door gets my attention and I’m thankful for an excuse to get off the phone. Hope is a dangerous animal to feed. “I’ve gotta go.”
“All right. Call if you need anything.”
“Yep, I will. Bye.” The knocking at my door continues. I hang up before Dad can respond, toss my phone on the bed, and hurry to the door.
Lex is on the other side with a lopsided grin. “Hey. I wondered if you were going to make me stand out here all night groveling.”
“You can grovel inside,” I say as I grab him by the hand and tug him into my room.
14
Lex
“How did you end up in Vermont?” I ask after I’ve appropriately groveled by giving her two orgasms. “I know your dad went here and I think we’re working on making you a Moo U hockey fan, but…”
“Choose your next words carefully, Vonne. You’re still naked.”
I chuckle and bring my left arm behind my head so I can better see Kaitlyn. Her face is resting on my stomach.
