Page 141 of Stealing Home

“I think that’s a good idea, babe.” She answers.

With that, we finish eating and just enjoy hanging out with family.

“Want a beer Ty?” I ask.

“Yeah. I’ll go in with you to grab it.” He answers.

He must want to talk to me. We walk into the kitchen. I grab a beer for each of us.

“What’s up?” I ask.

“You seem better today.” He says.

“Yeah, A and I talked last night and therapy was a big help today, too. I’m going to continue to see Dr. Jane for a while.” I tell him.

“I’m glad to hear it. You know you deserve all the happiness, too.” He tells me.

“I know. That woman out there does that for me. I’m going to marry her one day.” I say.

“I know you are. And then we get to raise our families next door to each other.”

We cheers to that. This is the life I know our parents envisioned for us but also the life we want for ourselves too.

“They’d be proud.” I state.

“They’re proud. They see it all from the best view.” Ty says.

He always said they’re here with us. That they see it all. I know he’s right. I just wish they were here physically.

“I wish they were here.”

“Me too, brother. Call Art, get that press conference set up.” He says and walks back out to the girls.

He is right. The sooner it’s set up, the sooner we get to really move forward with our lives. I call Art and let him know what we want to do. He’s texted to check in with me here and there, not wanting to overdo it, but it’s nice to know he looks out for me, too. He lets me know he will text me with time and date and then I head out of the backyard.

“I called Art. He’s going to let me know when everything is set up. That okay?” I ask Adriana as I take the seat next to her.

“Yes, I really want to get it over with sooner than later.” She tells me.

I move my lips to her ear and she shivers.

“Did you already know about Heather?” I whisper.

“I’m not telling.” She giggles.

I love the sound of her giggle. I will never tire of hearing it. We enjoy the rest of the night with laughs and smiles.

Art workedhis magic and got the conference set up within forty-eight hours. It’s why we are at the stadium on an off day. He also included Ty, King, Dane, and Dean to speak as well, since they were a part of the craziness.

The entire organization has shown up to support us. And not just them, the board members for The Grizzlies Care Foundation as well. I don't have to worry about who has my back because they’re all showing me I can count on every single one of them today.

“You lot ready?” Art asks us.

“Let’s do it.” King says and we all nod in agreement.

We take the stage and sit in our seats that have our names in front of them.

“Thank you for coming today.” I address the media. “As you all are aware, there was an incident here about two weeks ago involving another player that is not here today. He isn’t here today because he is awaiting sentencing at the local jail. Dylan Crawford attacked my girlfriend. He tried to steal my home. And now he will face punishment from the law. But I’ll let her tell that side, but the guys sitting with me today helped me rescue her. I want to thank them and the rest of The Grizzlies organization who have stood behind Adriana and I throughout this ordeal. Now I will turn this over to Adriana.” I state.

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