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“Am I supposed to shake your hand and agree to this nonsense?” I asked.
“No. You can shake my hand because this is the first time we’re meeting. Thewin a date with a hockey playerevent is already set. You’re going to be there, Atlas. And from myself, my family, and the entireSola Empireorganization, we thank you for doing this. And we look forward to a productive and exciting hockey season with you here.”
I gently touched Ellen’s hand and shook it.
“Mom,” Timothy whispered and he tugged at her shirt. “Please?”
“You can do it yourself, Timothy,” Ellen said to her son.
Timothy then looked at me.
In shock and fear.
“What is it, Tim?” I asked.
“I… can… you… sign…”
“Are you asking me for an autograph?”
Timothy’s face turned red as he nodded.
I crouched down. “I don’t sign autographs, kid. Who the hell wants my signature?”
“The son of the owners,” Tucker said.
“Let him talk,” Ellen said to Tucker.
“Why is your mother afraid of you surfing?” I asked Timothy.
“She thinks I’ll drown. Money can’t bring me back to life.”
“Good answer,” I said. “What do you want me to sign?”
To my surprise, Timothy slid a hockey card out of his pocket.
One of my cards.
Christ… look at that…
It was amazing they put me on a hockey card.
I signed the card for Timothy and then looked at Ellen.
“Want me to sign anything?” I asked.
“You already did,” she said. “The contract that brought you here. Thanks again for your support, Atlas.”
With that said, Ellen led her son out of the office.
I looked at Tucker.
He put his hands out and smiled at me. “Atlas…”
“She wants me to be the guy for this stupid promotion? I’m going to ruin it.”
“I think she knows that,” Tucker said. “I think that’s why she chose you. You’re bad news, Atlas. And you’re always full of surprises.”
I turned and walked away without putting Tucker through a window.
