Page 134 of Comeback
“That depends,” I say, fighting a smirk as I lock the door behind us. When I’m done, I face him. “Do you want backup when you meet my parents?”
His brows lift and the second my words register, a flash of panic crosses his face.
“They’re in town for the weekend. And very excited to meet you.” I look at him hopefully. I know springing the parents on him is a lot, but he’s going to have to meet them eventually because I’m in this for the long haul.
He wears his nerves in a sheepish grin for me to see. “Wow, parents. That’s…” He trails off and runs a hand over his jaw. “You know, actually, I’m not feeling great. Maybe we should celebrate next weekend.”
I laugh at the adorable fear in his eyes. “Relax. They’re going to love you. Just like I do.”
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The noise of the stadium vibrates through me as we take the field. Adrenaline pumps along with the music. I know I don’t hear it like everyone else, but the moment still hits me.
I scan the crowd until I find Sabrina. Her family is up in one of the sky boxes today and she’s at the front, jumping and screaming.
My chest swells with pride. That smart, talented, beautiful girl is mine. I hold my right hand up, making half a heart and aiming it at her. She doesn’t miss a beat, giving me the same sign right back.
We’re playing the Vikings today, and Brogan and my old college teammate is their quarterback. I nudge Brogan as I spot Felix. His mouth curves into a smile and we jog toward the fifty-yard line where he’s throwing passes.
He holds up a hand to his guys to let them know he needs a minute and then turns to us.
“Holland and Six,” he says. We clap hands and hug, then he does the same with Brogan.
“How’s it going?” I ask him. The Vikings are having a great season, thanks in large part to him.
“Good. No complaints. How about you guys?”
“Ready to kick your ass,” Brogan says.
Felix tips his head back and laughs. “You’re exactly the same.”
“How’s the family? Is Dahlia here?”
His smile widens and he gets that same sappy look on his face that Brogan does when asked about London. I wonder if I get that look when I talk about Sabrina. Damn, I guess I’m a sappy fool now too.
“Yeah, she’s here.” He points and we follow his line of sight until we see her. She waves and we do too.
“Man, it feels like just yesterday we were all playing together at Valley.” I shake my head. So much has changed, but just standing here with these two, it takes me right back there.
“I heard you got engaged,” Felix says to Brogan.
“That’s right. And she’s here so I’m sorry but I was serious about kicking your ass. I need to look good in front of my girl.”
“What about you?” Felix asks me.
“I also need to kick your ass to look good for a girl.”
“He’s dating my sister,” Brogan says with a fake grimace that turns into a smile.
“Sister?” Felix asks, brows rising.
“It’s a long story.” Brogan slaps his shoulder. “We should catch up sometime.”
“I’ll be back in town for a few days at the end of the month,” Felix says. “I’ll give you a call.”
“Can’t wait.” I take his hand, and we say our goodbyes for now.
