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Once they pile out and head into Bleachers, the three of us fall back.
“Coach is going to lead you to believe I flew your families up, but that’s not true. He and Tallman made that happen.”
“Seriously?” I ask.
Dean nods. “Hand to God.”
“You good with my six staying at your place?” I ask.
“Koa’s folks—”
“Have your room,” Dean interrupts me. “Riley already went over and cleaned up and changed your bedding.” He nods to the bar. “You two get your asses to work.”
* * *
Inside,I see Riley standing on something, and she has her phone pointed toward me, no doubt recording the moment my family rushes me.
After the initial hugs and I love yous are exchanged, Mom hugs me again. “She’s the one.”
“Yeah.” I nod.
“It wasn’t a question. I was simply telling you what I know.” She steps away. “Now come meet her parents. You’re going to love them, especially the mother.”
I already adore her mother, but she’s even better in person. She’s where Riley gets her spunk, fearlessness, and confidence from. Her father is great, too, just quieter.
When I finally get to her, she’s still holding the phone up.
“You think you can put that down and—”
She dives into my arms. “I love you.”
“I love you, too.” I laugh.
“I love us.”
“I do, too.” I kiss her cheek.
“And them?” She takes my hands to her face and shakes her head. “I love them already so much.”
“They feel the same.”
“Okay, because you know how I talk and talk and—”
“Rivera, get your ass back here. It’s showtime,” Koa’s voice booms over the crowd.
“Gotta go to work.” I lean down and kiss her much softer than I want to.
“I’ll be right here when you’re done.”
“Always?”
“Always.” She smiles.
*** The End***
Epilogue
August 14th 2020
