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“Just like her sister,” Sam said with a laugh.
They got sidetracked and ate most of dinner before the conversation made its way back around to the meet and greet.
“I was thinking the arena,” Harrison continued. “We could bring him out for a private skate, and then maybe shoot the puck a little. And his parents and Jordan will be there, too.”
Noah perked up at her name. “Jordan?”
“Yeah, the little fan is her nephew. I think she said he’s from Ohio.”
Even better. What better time to show off his skating skills?
“Oh great,” Sam said with a groan. “That look on Rodger’s face tells me he’s all excited to show off on the ice for Jordan.”
“Shut up. Am not.”
“What are you? Five?” Willow asked, and rolled her eyes at Noah’s lame response.
“Woah, dissed by a seven-year-old!” Sam laughed.
“Yeah!” little Hank added.
“Wow…” Noah shook his head.
“You guys need to be nice to Noah. He’s Uncle Harry’s friend. How would you feel if Noah was mean to your friends?” Trina said to the kids.
Willow simply shrugged, then she said, “Hank doesn’t have any friends.”
Noah couldn’t help but laugh.
“Sorry.” Trina grimaced. “But speaking of impressing her on the ice, you should invite her to a game.”
“Yeah, I can make sure the restaurant is covered so I can bring her,” Talia suggested. “I don’t think she’s been to any games since she came to Pittsburgh.”
Sam chuckled. “You lucky duck. You now have the Kidd sisters meddling in your love life!”
“Helping. We are helping with his love life,” Trina corrected.
“Yeah Daddy, we’re helping,” Willow said. Then she put her hand up to her mouth like she was going to tell a secret, but she didn’t whisper. “And Noah, if you need any help with skating, I’m really good at it. Just let me know and I’ll teach you.”
“Okay, I think that’s our cue to head on home,” Trina said.
“Thanks for a great dinner, guys,” Sam said to Harrison and Talia. “And Noah, yes, this is my life,” Sam teased. “See you tomorrow.”
After the Morrisons had departed, Noah decided he needed to get the Jordan situation off his chest. “Talia, can I talk to you about something?” He looked to Harrison, who nodded, then put his feet up on the coffee table and turned on a hockey game.
“That sounds serious. I’m not sure I like that.” Talia grimaced. “Let’s go sit in the dining room, it’s quieter in there.”
Noah sat across from her at the table. His nerves were through the roof, and he was pretty sure he was sweating. Talia had become family to him. And if this was just business, then why did he feel like he was doing something immoral?
“Okay, what did you want to discuss, Noah?” Her friendly smile made him feel even worse about what he had to say.
“As you know, my bar will be opening soon.”
She nodded happily. “And I think it’s a great location. Attached to the arena, you should get tons of foot traffic on game days.”
“I hope so. But here’s the thing…” He stared down at the table, not able to look at his friend. A rock landed in his stomach. Talia and Harrison had welcomed him as part of their family. And here he was, trying to poach her best employee. Yes, he was a huge jerk. “Talia, I am trying to recruit Jordan as my General Manager.”
“Wait. What?” She stared at him as though she hadn’t a clue what he’d just said.
