Page 62 of Inside the Penalty Box

Chapter 18

Aurora

Lorelai and I waited for the elevator up to Dylan’s condo. I went to step inside as the door opened, only to come face to chest with Dylan as he stepped out.

“Hey, baby,” he said, placing a kiss on my cheek as he wrapped his arms around me in a protective embrace.

We were going to look at the condo tonight, and we asked Dylan if he would mind coming to look at it with us. Neither of us felt confident enough to decide without someone who’d been through this before. He told me he’d be happy to do it.

“Lorelai, how are things?” Dylan asked.

“Good. Thanks for doing this, Dylan.”

“Not a problem. I was happy when Aurora called. I was hoping to get to see her after the contract meeting.”

“How did that go? You mentioned nothing.”

“Signed again. Can’t get rid of me that easy.” He chuckled, pressing a kiss to my lips.

“That’s great,” Lorelai replied. “Congratulations.”

“Did your brother hear anything yet?” I questioned, knowing that she’d been worried when I told her Dylan had.

“Not sure. I talked to Candace earlier, but she said nothing. I know they were nervous about this year.”

“Don’t worry, he’ll get signed. They took Knox back.” Dylan winked.

“What’s about me?” a voice asked behind us.

Lorelai and I turned to see Knox step out of the elevator, curiosity on his face.

“Not a thing,” I said as Dylan chuckled.

“You girls ready?” Dylan asked.

“Yep. Let’s go.”

“Wait. Here are some waters,” Knox said, handing a water bottle to each of us.

“Wait, he’s coming?” Lorelai questioned, looking at me as I shrugged..

“Yes, he was here when you girls called. I figured we’d bring him along for a second set of eyes and then we’d go to see a movie or out for dinner,” Dylan said.

“Sounds great.” I said looking over at Lorelai who had a funny look on her face.

“Something wrong?” Dylan questioned.

“Aurora, can I see you for a moment?” Lorelai asked.

“Give us a minute,” I said, turning to Dylan.

He nodded, and they both waited while Lorelai and I stepped outside.

The moment the door closed, and the guys were out of earshot, Lorelai turned to me.

“Aurora, I’m not sure that we need both of them to go.”

“Well, I’m certainly not going to tell him he has to stay here. I know you aren’t a fan of his, but it’s only a few hours, and another set of eyes hurt nothing. Besides, he may grow on you.”

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