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“Hey guys,” Harrison called. He was standing by the bench with Paige Kidd, the Renegades PR person. “It’s time to go back to the lounge. Chef has made lunch for us. Levi, let’s go get those skates off, and the guys will meet us back there.”
Noah watched Jordan take one last lap, as though she was soaking in every moment, before she finally met up with her sister and left the ice.
“You coming, Rodgers?” Tyler called.
“Be right there, cap.”
They all took off their skates and put their shoes back on before heading for the lounge. Paige followed them with her tablet, taking random photos.
“How’s baby Christian doing?” Noah asked Paige.
“Amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever been so in love! You should stop by sometime and visit.”
“I’ll think about it. Paige, are those photos for Levi to commemorate his trip?” he asked.
“Yes. A few are going to go on our blog and also in the foundation’s newsletter. Just a little free press for the team, and Levi gets to be famous for a day.”
Noah smiled and nodded. He’d take any good press he could get. Maybe the city of Pittsburgh would see him for who he really was and not the playboy reputation that had followed him from Nashville.
Paige took a few more photos of Levi and the guys playing bubble hockey and relaxing in the lounge area.
“Is this where you guys hang out?” Levi asked, looking around at the comfy furniture, big screen television, and bubble hockey table.
“Sometimes after morning skate, we do. Or if we come in early before a game, we can sit back and watch some TV and eat a snack. Our Chef knows all our favorite meals and how to make them healthy,” Tyler answered.
“Time to eat,” Harrison announced. “Levi, sit anywhere you want at the table.”
The little boy hopped onto a stool and his parents sat beside him. Harrison sat across from Levi.
“Aunt Jordan, sit here.” Levi patted the stool that was next to him. “I saved you a seat!”
The rest of the guys took seats around the table.
“Yeah, Aunt Jordan,” Noah said with a grin, as he sat down on the same side as Levi. He patted the empty stool that was in between him and Levi. She took her seat beside him, not looking too thrilled about it.
Everyone hungrily grabbed for the plate of sandwiches Chef brought out, along with potato casserole and a fruit salad.
Noah couldn’t take his focus off Jordan next to him in leggings and an enormous purple sweater that somehow brought out her hazel eyes. Her hair was loose for a change, and lay on her shoulders in sexy, dark blonde waves that made his fingers itch to touch.
“Can I help you?” Jordan’s words startled him out of his daze.
“Oh, no. I just—” He cleared his throat. “Sorry, I just can’t get over how different you look with your hair down. And if course, I’m not used to seeing you in street clothes.” He ran his eyes over her.
Harrison kicked him under the table, then handed him the plate of sandwiches. “Noah, here have a sandwich.”
Taking the hint, he filled his plate and let Levi carry the lunch conversation, asking a million questions about everything, from whether they were bored on the plane rides to what they did during the off season.
Happy after the meet and greet yesterday, Noah sat enjoying a California Club sandwich in his usual booth at The Sin Bin. He had hoped to run into Jordan before the team left for Toronto tonight.
Talia sat down in the chair across from Noah. “Hey there, Noah. How was morning skate?” She checked her phone as she spoke.
“Morning skate was good,” Noah answered. “How’s Dakota doing?
“She’s a bit miserable at the moment. Teething. So with you guys heading to Toronto, I fear I’m in for a long night. I’m just grateful it’s only a one-game road trip. It could be worse. At least it isn’t a West Coast road trip!”
“You are so right about that. I’m sorry the little one is having a tough time. I don’t know much about babies, but is there anything I can do to help out?”
“That is sweet of you to ask. But all I need is a bottle of wine and chocolates for me, and some cold teethers and Orajel for Dakota.”
