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With the next play, Ike doesn’t have an opening to throw, so he tucks the ball against his stomach and runs, weaving through the other team’s defense, and scores the touchdown.
“YES!” I jump, clap, and high-five everyone around me. It’s exhilarating andfun.
Caleb’s right, we need to come as much as possible. This isourteam. Making sure they feel our support is important.
Plus, the Montgomery family suite is the place to be. Rome may never go back to the owner’s suite.
Of course, the press will catch on and find us all in here, and then we’re right back where we were before, but I’ll mention that to Rome after the game. I don’t want to ruin anyone’s fun.
Before long, the clock runs out, and we win the game, headed for the playoffs.
“Merry Christmas to all of us,” Sophie says, clapping loudly. “That was a nail-biter.”
“Why doesn’t everyone come over to our place?” Olivia suggests. “We’ll order dinner later and hang.”
“I’m in,” Hudson says, and several others agree, while others say they already have plans.
I have to meet with my mother in a few hours.
I’m not excited.
“I think we’ll have to sit this one out, but thank you for the invitation.”
“Come on. We can go see our guys,” Sophie says. “Just wear your hat, and no one will care.”
“Are you sure?”
“I’m totally sure.”
“We had the best time.”Caleb and Drew are in the game room, racing onMario Kart. “Even Mom had a lot of fun. And Uncle Rome came in and sat with me for a while.”
“That’s awesome.”
“It was fun watching you coach,” my son continues. “You looked so serious down there.”
“It’s serious work.” Drew glances my way and winks. “Thanks for being there.”
“Sounds like we’ll be there often,” I reply. “Listen, guys. I have to go to a meeting. I’ll be back in a few hours.”
“You have a meeting on a Sunday?” Caleb demands, pausing the game. “The day after Christmas?”
“Yeah, I do. But I won’t be gone long. You two entertain yourselves, okay?”
“We will,” Caleb says as Drew stands and walks over to me. He slides his hands over my hips and leans in to kiss me softly.
“Are you sure you want to do this today?”
“I want to get it over with. She keeps texting me, and it’s annoying. Enough already, you know?”
“I get it. Drive safe, and if you need me, just call.”
“Thanks.” I kiss him quickly, then wave at my son, who’s making gagging noises. “See you in a bit.”
“Do you have to kiss her?” I hear Caleb ask when Drew returns to their game.
“Yeah, I do.”
The drive into the city doesn’t take long. I agreed to meet with my mother in the hotel restaurant where she’s staying. It’s a nice place, and it’s far away from my house. Once the car is with the valet, I walk into the restaurant and give the host my name.
