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Sitting back, I let them drive the conversation again. I swear Eden’s face is glowing simply from her excitement about the topic. I can see why she’s making sure she doesn’t mess up medical school for the long term.

There’s chatter for a few more minutes before the server comes by to grab our plates, and shortly after, we say our goodbyes.

“You’ll text me?” Eden asks, her voice weighted with something I can’t quite pin down.

“Yes. About the meeting with Milo, and…otherwise.” I hold myself back from asking for a new one-on-one date, given the presence of her mom.

“Sounds good,” she replies softly.

With that, we part again.

Definitely a different evening than I originally planned, but not a bad one at all.

THAT NIGHT

CONNOR: Eden Larsson is interested in becoming an SLP client—would it be alright if I find time on your calendar to meet with her?

MILO: This text put a smile a mile wide on my face. For her, first available.

MILO: Great job, Connor. Tell me more about what she’s looking for in the office Monday, so we can prep.

THE NEXT MORNING

BETTER TOGETHER CHAT

GRACE: Roll call from all the non-Waves players. Who’s going to be at the next two home games? Any guests? I need to give security the list of people for our suite.

RORI: The one next Sunday, and the one in three weeks?

GRACE: Yes!

AVERY: My whole schedule depends on whether we keep winning in the playoffs, when the exact playoff game is, etc.

GRACE: Totally. We’re going to hope you can’t go!

RORI: I’m good for next Sunday, but that other Sunday I have to travel to one of my final tournaments for the year.

GRACE: Got it. :)

JOHNSON: You already have Mom, Lainie, and the kids down for both games?

GRACE: Yes, honey!

RAWLEY: Are you guys sitting next to each other on your couch right now, while texting?

GRACE: In the bed

LANDON: Please say no more…

GRACE: Connor, how about you?

CONNOR: I’m okay for next weekend, but Milo invited me to a brunch with Grady McConnell for that later Sunday, so I’ll probably skip the game.

JOHNSON: Manchester United legend Grady McConnell?

CONNOR: Yeah. Milo said I don’t have to go, but it would be my first time meeting him.

JOHNSON: I would skip the game too , no worries…