Seriously, though, your secret’s safe with me. You’ll be great on Sunday. You always are … at least, you have been the past two games, which is the extent of my football watching.
TJ
We need to get you caught up on all you’ve missed. I’ll send you my highlight video
Oh boy, I can hardly wait.
I snicker, and Del’s face pops up over the seatback in front of me. I shoo him away. I can’t tell if Lucy’s being facetious. I don’t actually think she’ll want to spend her time watching my greatest hits, but it’s a balm to my ego to think that maybe, just maybe, she’s interested in seeing what I bring to the table. I leave it all on the field, and I’m proud of my play. I find the link and send it over, because why not?
TJ
Brace yourself for my greatness.
Lucy
I’ll be the judge of that.
TJ
I can’t wait to hear your full report.
Lucy
I’ll be sure to tell you all the areas I find where you can improve.
TJ
Naturally, I’d expect nothing less.
I’m smiling like a goofball, and I don’t even care. Talking to Lucy isfun.I’m having fun.
I take a break from texting when we make it to the airport and file onto the private team plane headed for Buffalo, but as soon as I can, I’m checking my messages again, and I’m rewarded with:
Lucy
Football is actually pretty great. Who knew!
TJ
I think you mean to say, Wow, TJ, you’re incredible. I could watch you all day!
Lucy
You’reincorrigible.
TJ
I don’t know what that means.
brb looking it up
Lucy
…
TJ
I think I’m going to take that as a compliment. Also, my research says that’s a word often found in romance novels
