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“You must be Talia,” Donna said. “It’s so nice to meet you. And thanks for making this little dude’s year.”
“I didn’t do much. My husband jumped at the chance to meet a young fan.” She looked towards an empty table. “You guys can have a seat over here. Chef Tony is bringing out some of his famous snickerdoodle cookies on the house, and Sally will grab you whatever you want to drink, and anything else you’d like. And you,” Talia said, turning to Jordan. “Go get changed! I’m sure Harrison is as anxious as your nephew is.”
Jordan thanked Talia and gave her nephew a double thumbs up before hurrying to the office to change. She didn’t know if Harrison was just letting Levi hang out in the locker room or what his plans were, so she figured leggings and a long sweater with tall dress boots seemed more comfy to tour the arena than a pencil skirt and heels. She dressed quickly and hurried back to the dining room.
After cramming one last cookie into his mouth, Levi grabbed his dad’s hand and pulled him towards the elevators. “Can we go now?”
Jordan waved to Talia, as she and Donna followed the boys to the elevator.
Bill had to hold Levi back when the doors opened on the lobby floor. “This isn’t like our street. There’s a city out there, boy.”
“I know, Dad,” Levi complained.
“Your dad is right,” Jordan said. “We need to be cautious as we cross the street.” Jordan walked beside Levi as he held his dad’s hand, and they crossed the street.
“You are so lucky, Aunt Jordan! You can come here any time you want!” Levi said, as they walked towards the building.
“Honestly, I haven’t been to a game yet.”
“Really?” Levi gasped.
She shrugged. “I work a lot. But I catch a game on television when I can.”
As they walked closer to the front gate, a door opened, and there was Harrison. “Hey there, Jordan.”
The closer they got to Harrison, the quieter Levi became.
“Hello.” Harrison smiled. “You must be Levi. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Donna nudged her son, who was gawking in silence.
“Hi, it’s nice to meet you, too.” Levi put his hand out to shake Harrison’s.
“I hear you play hockey,” Harrison spoke, returning the boy’s handshake.
Levi nodded.
“And I see you brought your gear.”
Levi nodded again.
“In that case, I think you’re going to like what I have planned. Follow me.” Harrison led them inside and through the halls of the arena to the elevators, and then they were behind the scenes until they were in the Renegades locker room.
“Woah!” Levi exhaled, his eyes wide as he took it all in. “This is so cool! Mom, take my picture by the lockers!” Levi posed with Harrison by the players’ lockers.
“Harrison, this is really nice of you. Thank you,” Jordan said.
“Levi, did you bring your skates?”
“Yep!”
“Good! Lace ’em up and grab your stick. I’ve set up a little surprise for you,” Harrison said.
“Mom!” Levi turned to Donna, his eyes bright. “I’m going to get to skate on the Rivers Arena ice!”
“Wow!” Donna turned to Jordan, as she helped Levi tighten and tie his skates. “Was this your idea?”
Jordan shook her head as they headed towards the ice. “Nope.”
