CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
After leaving the course, Ry walked around, trying to clear his head. He made two loops, but the exercise didn’t quiet the jumble of thoughts. He wondered if anything would. Time, perhaps?
On the way to the condo, he saw Coach Frederick talking to Brynn’s mom. Both spoke with strong tones and regret. Painful expressions crossed their faces. The emotion was almost palpable.
They hugged.
The embrace, full of so much longing, overwhelmed Ry. He couldn’t stop watching the pair and nearly crashed into a garbage can. Maybe Coach would get another chance with Deanna. That would be good for both of them.
And Brynn.
Doubts clawed at Ry, poking into his heart with talons. Being with Brynn, working together this week, was so much better than being on his own, but he couldn’t l
