I don’t want to think about a life without him.
The Dixon running back bursts through the defense and runs into the end zone for a touchdown just as the clock winds down to halftime.
“That’s my cue.”
Heading down the stairs to the field, I notice the entire Winchester family is coming with me. They haven’t missed a single game yet. Gramps is the first one in the stadium. Always getting a seat in the front row to watch his grandson coach.
I don’t think anyone is more proud of Logan than he is.
“You ready, Audrey?” Gramps gives me a peck on the cheek.
“I am,” I assure him, even though nerves are settling into my stomach. Taking the medal out from my pocket, I drape it around my neck.
Logan is standing on the sidelines, not in the locker room with the team. I know this is the one time he’s making an exception. The one thing he loves most about being Dixon High’s football coach is being with the team during halftime.
His teammates from Denver were able to get away and come for his coaching debut. No matter what, Logan has a team around him.
“Welcome, everyone. We are thrilled to have Dixon’s newest Olympian here tonight.”
I still can’t believe I took home silver this past winter. It wasn’t the gold I wanted, but somehow, it felt better than anything.
Because this time, I had Logan at my side. I did it after coming back from a knee injury that I didn’t think I would be able to overcome.
“Let’s give a big welcome to Audrey Meyers!” the announcer booms over the loudspeakers.
The crowd is raucous as I step out onto the field.
I wave to everyone as they continue cheering me on. This town has done nothing but welcome me. And now that I’m taking a step back from skiing full time, I’m giving lessons at the local ski resort.
It’s everything I’ve ever wanted in life.
Skiing and Logan.
Logan jogs out to meet me. With a beanie covering his head, he looks, well, adorable. I can’t believe that this guy is mine.
“What are you doing?”
“Remember this is how we first met?”
His eyes are bright, reflecting the stadium lights.
It was after my first gold medal. The Mountain Lions had me out on the field during the coin toss as an honorary captain.
It’s where I first met Logan. I knew then, from that very first meeting, I was going to fall hard for him.
And now, all these years later, we’re back together.
Better and stronger than ever before.
“I think I like this much better.” Crowds have never been my thing. Cameras and reporters in my face at every turn? I prefer talking with the old ladies of the town when I’m out at the grocery store.
Their intrusive questions are easier to answer—like our plans for the future. I don’t mind answering those.
Because they love Logan as much as I do.
“Want to like it more?”
“What are you—”
