Page 28 of Make Your Play

Riley

We’re not talking about me. Why are you coming home early? What happened? I saw you leave the game early in the third period but I missed whatever happened.

A smile pulls on my lips as I read over what she said again.

Nash

You were watching?

Riley

I always watch.

That’s beside the point. Nova said it’s your ankle.

Nash

Yeah, I took a clapper straight to my ankle. They’re hoping it’s not broken but won’t know until they do imaging.

Riley

What time does your flight get in? I’ll pick you up at the airport.

Nash

You don’t need to do that.

Riley

Yes, I do.

Nash

Lincoln was going to see if Nova could.

Riley

Nash, stop arguing with me and tell me what time.

Nash

11 a.m.

Riley

Okay. I’ll be waiting for you when you land.

I’m fighting against the drowsiness from my medicine that is trying to pull me into a deep slumber. My eyelids feel like there’s a ton of bricks weighing them down, but goddammit, I want to talk to her.

Nash

I’m glad it’s you who’s picking me up.

Riley

Are you?

Nash

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