It’s Friday night, which in Sunrise Bay during the fall means high school football. All three of my brothers and I played quarterback. Tonight though, the school is honoring Xavier, who flew in for one night to get his award before he has to fly back out so he’s ready to play Chicago on Sunday.
I asked Allie to come with me to the game because I’m trying to do what Logan suggested—get to know her better, build our friendship back up. I didn’t anticipate that meant that I’d divulge my entire childhood sob story, but for some reason, I wanted her to know I wasn’t being a jerk and trying to get her to do my bidding in a possessive, controlling way.
I park the truck and pull out two blankets, then we each put on our hats and mittens.
“If you’re too cold, let me know and we can leave,” I tel
