“Nadie too?”
“Dude, it’s adorable.” Kim laughed. “There’s a whole lineup of little girls waiting to take selfies with her.”
Tyler glanced around to make sure Sebastien and Tommy were out of earshot, then lowered her voice. “My sister gave me the green light to manage her.”
“I get to be her TM, right? When the time comes?”
“Of course.” Tyler smiled. “Allie and I are making progress with the Oh Claires too.”
“Dude, you need to leave SDM. Like, yesterday.”
“I know, but it’s not that easy.”
“So what?” Kim shrugged. “If it were easy, everyone would do it.”
“Fair,” Tyler said. “You want to head back to the hotel with us after the game?”
“We’re not staying there.”
“You’re not?”
“Nope. Vegas’s renters moved out of his house, so we’re crashing there.”
“I didn’t know that.”
“Yeah, he’s ditching the rental in Vancouver. We’re moving here after the tour.”
“Here? As in Winnipeg?”
Kim nodded. “Makes the most sense. We’d never afford a place in Vancouver, and it’s not like Sebastard’s gonna hire me again. Not that I’d say yes.”
“Up top!” Tyler raised her hand, and they high-fived. “You’re gonna love it here.”
Sebastien and Tommy left the suite without saying a word. Who knew dating Cary was the magic trick to making them disappear?
“Sorry we’re late, babe.” Cary walked into the suite and pointed at Nadie. “We had to wait for this superstar to finish signing autographs.”
“Auntie Ty!” Nadie was beaming.
“You killed it!” Tyler said.
“You did, dude,” Kim added. “Straight fire!”
“I’m going to say hi to Mom and Dad,” Nadie told them. “They probably want my autograph.”
“I’ll get you a beer,” Kim said, bringing Nadie to see her parents.
“I heard that, Kim!” Tyler shook her finger.
“My folks seem to be getting along with everyone,” Cary said, rubbing her back and making her toes curl.
Tyler gestured in Pamela and John’s direction. “If they ask, their jerseys are from you.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Kingston.” He laughed. “Was that your idea?” She nodded. “My mom’s jersey would look better on you.”
“You made us proud out there, son,” Bert interrupted.
Your timing is impeccable, Dad.
