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“Happy Thanksgiving,” Becky returns. “Did I catch you guys at an okay time?”
“There’s never a bad time for you,” Casey says. “How was your dinner?”
I recall Chloe saying her aunt lives in New Jersey, so it’s three hours later there. I glance at all the food still on the table, thinking seconds could take place here in about an hour.
“It was interesting.”
“Uh-oh. Why does that not sound very good?” Chloe asks.
“Well, I’m calling from the emergency room. I’m okay,” she’s quick to add. “Especially with the pain meds they gave me, but I broke my leg.”
“Oh no,” Chloe says.
Casey grimaces. “Shit, Becky. How did that happen?”
“Sliding into home.”
My eyes widen.Home plate?I mouth to Chloe. She nods and whispers, “Annual turkey day softball game.”
“Were you safe?” Casey asks.
“You bet your ass I was. We won five to four, and I’ll most likely be getting a steel rod to remember it by.”
“When?” Casey runs a hand up and down the side of his face.
“Not sure. The swelling is pretty bad. So, I was hoping maybe you could fly out here. I’m going to need help getting around for the next several weeks.”
“I’ll head out tonight if I can catch a flight. Otherwise ASAP,” Casey says with zero hesitation.
“Thanks. I really appreciate it. Chloe, you should come, too.”
“I can’t. I’m working an assignment right now.”
“Christmas, then. Let’s plan on doing it here. What do you say?”
Chloe and her dad exchange a look. “Sounds good,” Chloe says.
“You can’t see me, but I’m smiling,” Becky says. “Case, call me when you land and I’ll let you know where I’m at.”
“Will do.”
“Okay, bye. Thanks again. Love you guys.”
“Love you, too,” Chloe and her dad say before he disconnects the call.
“What are the chances I get a flight tonight, huh?” Casey says to his phone. He’s typing in an airline, I assume.
“Let me get you there,” I offer.
Casey looks up in surprise.
“This is the busiest time of year for travel, right? My family has a private jet that can take you.”
“No. Thank you, but I—”
“It would really make me happy to help,” I interrupt. “I appreciate you having me for dinner and for the cake, and while I’m at it, thanks for not throwing me out of game three of the World Series when you had every right to.”
“You do owe me for that,” Casey says with a nod and smile before he turns his attention to Chloe. “I didn’t even stop to make sure you’re okay with me going.”
