Page 81 of Sweet Oblivion

It’s us and Maverick and Jamie. Finn’s working. I wouldn’t call that a party, asshole.

I don’t know.

I have a dead wife, a toddler, moved home, and live next to my sisters.

Suck it the fuck up and get your ass to my house.

Playing the dead wife card isn’t cool.

But did it work?

Dick.

—Text fromHendrix to Ryker

Monday practices are always light days. See the trainer. Watch tape. Touch base with your position coach and captains. Get the fuck out early and enjoy your Tuesday off. That’s what I need today after Liv’s bomb-drop this morning. What I don’t need is to be summoned to Mom’s office before I leave.

No way this is going to be good.

Delaney

Hey. Have you met with your mom yet?

Ryker

No. Standing outside her office now.

Delaney

Has anyone said anything?

Ryker

Besides the guys? No. Not yet.

You doing okay?

Delaney

I guess. Genevieve came in today because the reporters have been milling about Main Street. More than one have stopped in the shop, so she’s kept me in the back.

Ryker

Fuck. Seriously? Why didn’t you say something?

Delaney

Because we’re both at work and we both have jobs to do. I can handle a few reporters, pretty boy.

Ryker

You shouldn’t have to.

Delaney

Well, you see... I’m marrying this guy who’s kind of a big deal in this town.

Ryker