CHAPTER 5
MILES
I can’t believe the first game of the year is here. I moved into my new place at The Den, as they call it, and it’s been good. I see Damon and Cooper quite a bit, and it’s in a good neighborhood with lots to do.
Creed, who retired, left a lot of his furniture. Since I’ve been told he was a bigger player than Damon, I have a new bed coming. I should probably change out all the furniture, and in time, I probably will. Black leather isn’t really my style. But I’ve stocked my fridge, unpacked my s**t, and gotten settled.
Now I’m in the locker room, and the pep talk I gave myself earlier seems to be for naught, because my nerves are taking over.
The rest of the team seems so at ease. Damon isn’t even fully dressed, walking around, razzing every player, while Cooper quietly
