“They’re turning eight.”
“Well that sounds like fun. You should go.”
“I should, huh? You did hear me say it’s not a great time to leave town, right?”
“Family is not a career. It’s why you have a career. If you can’t be there for the big moments, then why are you doing it?Besides, I have no doubt that your sisters look up to you, Mr. NFL Sensation.”
“How do you know I’m a sensation? You don’t follow football.”
“Google told me.”
“Google?”
“Yes.” I flipped onto my stomach, propped up my elbows. “Google told me Cage Monaghan won the Heisman Trophyandwent number one in the draft. I also know your jersey number is one, which is cool because one is the best number.”
His chuckle tickled my skin. Yes, I couldfeelhim laugh and the way it made me feel was indescribable, truly like nothing I had ever felt before.
“Tell me why one is the best.”
“One is enough. It’s unique. It’s a chance, an opportunity, an experience. One is never greedy. One is independent. One can change everything.”
“One is the best.”
I trapped my lower lip between my teeth and nodded. “Yes. It is.”
“So I’m going to win the Super Bowl this season?”
“Oneday I believe you will.”
“What if I want to win it more than once?”
“Then you’re just being greedy.”
“Are you ever greedy?”
“Undoubtedly.”
“When?”
“I don’t know, lots of times. I’m human. We’re greedy. I’m not sure if it’s nature or nurture, but everyone has their greedy moments.”
“Like when?”
“Stop.” I laughed.
“Justone. Give me one of your greedy instances.”
“Why?”
“Because I want to know your weakness.”
“So if I say it’s chocolate, are you going to send me a huge box of truffles?”
“Yes.”
I giggled. “You’re terrible.”
“I’m waiting.”
