Page 20 of Hot Puck
“Thoughts?”
“Perfect for taking a CEO role in the future. If I were Chase, I’d see how he goes over the next twelve months in this new job then offer him the bigger one. Especially if I were thinking of signing a contract to play hockey in the NHL.”
“Okay, so we can take the worry about the family business off his shoulders without selling it. Now the girls.”
“That’s going to be tougher.”
“Are you saying I can’t do it?”
“No. And I know you well enough to know you’ve taken my words as a challenge.”
“You’re right. I have.” I glance around the room. “I think the biggest hurdle will be getting them to move from this house.”
“Cassidy and Crystal are going into high school. New school. Best time there is to move them. In another year they’ll have friends and outside school activities.”
“Hmm…”
“I see the wheels turning.”
“Our captain has a daughter.”
“The secret, not so secret one?”
“Yeah. I don’t know what the deal is there other than he keeps his private life extremely private. Anyway, what I was getting at is she’ll be attending Hannon Grove.”
“She’s older than them, if I remember correctly.”
“Yes, but if I could connect them, it would help them all settle into their new school, new homes.” The more I think about it the more I think having a friend whose father plays on the same team as their brother would be a tick in the pro column. “
“I can find out if we can get them in. Possibly ask them to hold a couple of places just in case.”
“Do that.”
“If they won’t?”
“The usual donation should make them agreeable.”
“All right. Now what about the baby? Do you want me to look at available care for her?”
“No. Not yet. I think we can manage to juggle her to start with. She’s not even six months old. I doubt Chase is going to want her in care yet.”
“How are you going to do that?”
“I’ll rearrange my schedule so I’m free to have her when he’s training or playing.”
“You’re going to take care of the baby?”
My gaze meets his. “Yes.”
“He’ll be okay with that?”
“I’m looking after her now. Although she’s currently sleeping.”
“Where’s Chase?”
“Sleeping.”
“Nat…”
