Not until Graham.
I guess all it takes is finding the right person. Who knew the right person for me would be the guy that injured me and got me traded to Nashville?
“I’m sorry, Noah. There’s nothing worse than a broken heart.”
“It fucking sucks.”
The two of us sit together, watching the game. Piper keeps her cheers to a reasonable volume as Cash scores a goal. Watching the game like this, he makes it look easy.
“If it isn’t my two favorite kids,” Dad’s voice rings out in the living room.
“Why aren’t you out with Mom?” Piper asks.
“She’s out with Peyton and Frankie tonight.” Dad takes the seat opposite us, kicking his feet up on the ottoman. “How you feeling?”
Don’t roll your eyes, Noah. Don’t roll your eyes.
“He’s fine, Dad. I’m taking care of him,” Piper answers for me.
“What she said.”
“Just leave him be, Dad. Noah is getting tired of everyone hovering.”
“Oh he is?” Dad asks Piper, quirking a brow in her direction.
“Yes.” Piper nods at him.
“And are you answering for him?” Dad shifts his focus to me.
“She is.” I laugh.
Dad rolls his eyes at us and turns to watch the game. “I can’t remember the last time you two ganged up on me, and I don’t like how long it’s been.”
“Blame Noah for moving away.”
“Hey, it’s not like I asked to be traded.” I shift away from Piper and glare at both of them.
“You still don’t come home enough. Your mom misses you,” Dad tells me.
“Just Mom?” I raise a brow at him. “Or you too?”
“We both miss you. You could at least call more often.” He pins me with the same look. “Shouldn’t take a concussion to get you to come home.”
“Okay, you got me there. But you know my schedule during the season.”
Dad stands. “I know. You guys want anything to drink?”
“Old-fashioned, please,” Piper says.
“Just water.”
Piper watches as Dad heads into the kitchen. “You know, you could come stay with me and Cash. At least until you go back to Nashville.”
“Think you could take a few days off and help me find a place to live?”
“I thought you were staying with Graham?” Piper looks confused.
“It was only temporary. I’ll need my own place once I get back.”
