Epilogue
Casey
Three months later…
The snow has been falling outside the window for the past hour but I’m in no rush to go outside and shovel it, not when Sage is sleeping in my arms. Her naked body rises and falls with each breath, and I lie as still as possible, so she’s not tempted to move.
“What time is it?” she asks with her eyes still closed.
I smile. “I didn’t think you were awake.”
“I’ve been awake for a while but it’s so warm in your arms.”
“You should call in sick.”
“I did that yesterday.”
“Then they’ll believe you’re still sick.”
She groans but pushes away. “I’ve got patients today. I can’t let them down. My ten o’clock is making some incredible progress, and I’m thinking she might take a step today.”
I kiss her lips. “I’m so proud of you. I may have won a World Series but you’re the real hero.”
“Come on now, be serious.”
“I am. In a little over ten weeks, you opened a new clinic and it’s already one of the busiest physical therapy places around.”
“That’s because it’s the only one for miles.”
“Exactly. All these people would have to travel far or not get the help they need if it wasn’t for you.”
She brushes her lips against mine. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. But before you go, do you think you can give me a little physical therapy?”
She looks at my arm. “Are you feeling any pain?”
I grin. “Not at all, but I’d love to have your hands on me right now.”
She laughs but it almost sounds like a growl when she leans in for a kiss. I take advantage of her weakness and pull her back into bed. “I can’t,” she laughs. “I’ve really got to go.”
I groan but let go. “Fine. But later you’re mine.”
“Deal. Maybe you can cook me a hot meal when I get back from work?”
“Baby, there will be soy candles, too, and maybe some smudging if you’re a good girl.”
She smiles. “You get me.” She bends for a quick kiss before jogging to the shower. I lean back against the bed and enjoy the view.
Fortunately for her, my phone rings while Sage is in the bathroom, stopping me from trying just one more time before she leaves.
“Hey, Brett, what’s up?”
“Did you speak to Caleb Consuelos about joining the Lions?”
“Yeah, I told you I want to play for New York next season. What’s the problem?”
“The problem is now I’ve got no negotiation leverage. I can’t bluff or anything. Not that I need to, there’s no way New York can afford to pay you what Philly or L.A. is offering. Are you sure about this?”
