After a minute, when I’m sure he’s not paying attention, I pull it back out.
Me
Mackie. Your father is sitting next to me on this plane. Right now. As I type this.
I cannot open that photo.
I’m going to pass out.
Mackie
omg hi dad
jk jk don’t show him that
but also like
he can’t see your phone right?
so what’s the problem
Me
The problem is I’m trying not to have a visible hard on while making small talk with your father about the game tonight.
Mackie
is it working
Me
No.
Mackie
lmaooooo
okay okay I’ll behave
but you should save those pics for later
consider it a reward for winning
Me
And if we don’t win?
Mackie
then consider it a consolation prize
either way YOU win
that’s the mackie guarantee
Me
I don’t think that’s how sports work.
