“Would you mind?”
“Not at all.”
I hand him the car keys. “I’ll see you at home.”
“I’m proud of you, Logan. I always will be.”
He gives me a quick hug before walking out.
Life-size photos line the walls as I slowly walk through the halls of the facility for the last time.
This place holds so many memories for me. I remember the day I signed my rookie contract. I nearly shit my pants I was so nervous. I was intimidated as hell with the level of talent Denver had.
“You weren’t going to say hi to us?” The voice behind me has me stopping in my tracks. “Kind of a dick move, Winchester.”
ChapterTwenty-Seven
LOGAN
Knox, Jackson, Colin, and Alex are all standing at the end of the hallway, looking pissed at me. And from the looks of it, they just got done with practice.
“I’m surprised you’re able to see me over Colin’s ego.” I laugh, heading toward them.
Shit. I haven’t seen these guys in ages. While I tried to protect myself from football, having them here now puts a smile on my face.
“Not an ego if you have the skill to back it up.” He shoves Jackson.
“No wonder he was trying to sneak out. Doesn’t want to deal with you two.” Alex walks around them, coming to give me a hug. “How have you been doing?”
“Not as good as you guys. Only one loss this season? Looks like I’m not missed around here.”
“Don’t let that fool you.” Knox drapes his arm around my shoulder and pulls me into the locker room. “Colin cries himself to sleep every night you’re not here.”
“I’m sure he does.”
The locker room is mostly empty now that practice is over for the day.
It’s weird how foreign it already feels to be in here. This isn’t going to be my place anymore. I won’t be spending more of my time in here.
That’ll take some getting used to. Even if I know it’s for the best.
“Not the news you were hoping for?” Jackson asks, dropping down onto the bench.
“How’d you know?”
“You have the same look I did when I busted my knee.”
“Yeah.” I scrub the back of my neck. “I’m done.”
“How are you taking the news?” Alex asks.
“Better than I thought.”
“And how’d you think you’d be taking it?” Knox asks.
“I thought I’d be devastated.”
“And now?” Jackson asks.
