Page 74 of In Your Wildest Dreams
Unacceptable. Not sure I can associate with someone with such bad taste in TV.
Nurse Bridget
Hmmm. I should probably be offended but I’m just so relieved I don’t have to answer the rest of these questions.
Me
??
Me
Watch it. Episode one at least. Then report back.
I don’t hear back from Bridget while I pack and get ready for our game in California. But I go through my normal routine, trying to find some calm and rest up. I need to have a good game. If nothing else, it’ll be peace of mind that I’ve done all I can. Teams will always make the best decision for themselves, so I just need to keep proving that the best place for me is right here where I am.
We leave late this afternoon for a one-night trip, playing tomorrow and then back. I fly out to Boston hours after we return so I make sure I have everything packed for that trip too.
By the time I step onto the team jet, I’m feeling relaxed and ready to go. I take my normal seat next to Leo. He’s got his headphones on so I give him a nod and take out my phone and place it along with my coffee on the table in front of me.
The missed text notification catches my eye and I unlock the screen.
Nurse Bridget
I just finished season one. I haven’t moved in five hours. Honestly I was prepared to hate it. Why is it so good?
Me
And to think you doubted me. Season two is even better.
Nurse Bridget
I’m skeptical, but plan to find out right after I shower and feed myself.
I’m tapping out a reply when my gaze snags on the people stepping onto the jet. My stomach drops. No fucking way. Gabe scans the jet before dropping his bag onto the seat at the front across from Jim. The last assistant GM rarely traveled with the team. What the hell is he doing here?
As if he can feel me glaring at him, he looks my way and juts his chin toward me. A hint of a smirk plays on his lips, but his eyes are filled with loathing.
I refuse to be the first to break eye contact. So what if I kissed his ex-girlfriend or was just texting her. There’s no way he could know that or should even care. The only thing he needs to worry about is my performance on the ice.
I need to make sure I’m playing the best I can. The rest doesn’t concern him.
21
BEST KISS
BRIDGET
Me
I was fifteen and it was during a game of spin the bottle. I know, super original. You?
Ash
Same. I was fifteen and it was at a school dance.
I grabanother sugar cookie from the plate on the coffee table and tap out another text.
Me
