Maverick
Pretty sure Dove loves you, too.
Mom
Feel free to get as comfortable with her as all of your previous roommates have gotten with each other.
Maverick
I hope you’re not talking to me about sex, because, I swear to king cake baby Jesus…
Mom
I’m saying that little bungalow is special, and I support all your decisions there.
As long as they match up with hers…Although that’s not really fair. After she fussed at all of us, then cried because I “couldn’t be honest with her” about loving hockey… sheesh… then attempted to watch one of my games—until the fighting broke out—she’s been very supportive of my hockey career.
She’ll also be very supportive of the day I decide to retire.
Maverick
I love you, Mom.
Mom
I love you, too, honey.
Maverick
Tell Dad I said hey.
Mom
He wants to get you on his show soon!
My dad came from a broadcasting family. After he retired from the NFL, he started a radio show where he and my uncle Zane would talk about the games and occasionally loop in my uncle Jack to chat about rising high school football talent.
It grew into a popular podcast, and now it’s also a popular YouTube show.
Maverick
Those guys only care about football—but thanks.
She puts a heart on my message, and I’m about to switch over to Dove when a text from Haddy lights up the screen.
Haddy
Very frustrated our star player spent so much time on the bench tonight.
I huff a laugh at my overprotective cousin. Miss Gina was right. We really are more like siblings than cousins.
Maverick
It’s all good. Coach has a plan, and it seems to be working.
Haddy
I’m surprised you’re not more upset about this.
