Page 39 of One Touch

“And how’s Bri?” I asked.

Braden smiled at the mention of his twin sister. “She’s good. She’s keeping Jack on his toes and is about to finish her master’s degree. I hoped they could make it in, but it didn’t work out. We’re going to try to head to Seattle for Christmas, though. If you’re visiting your parents, you should stop by.”

“Cool. I’ll check the dates and let you know.”

The drive to their house wasn’t far, and we were walking in twenty minutes later. Reese jumped off the couch and ran for me, Cam following.

“Miller!” they shouted as they hugged me.

“Hey, Reese.” I smiled, and the tension I’d gained from Chet disappeared. This was what I needed—people who got me and felt like family.

“Cam,” I greeted once Reese let me go. My old teammate hugged me just as tight and slapped me on the back.

“Great game tonight. You and Lathan are something else together.”

I swallowed. “Yeah, we’ve connected,” I mumbled.

“Where’s Landon?” I asked, looking for my old roommate.

“He was grabbing a drink with Lathan before he left.”

“Ah, yeah, cool.”

Reese warmed up food for Braden and me, and we all chatted about the game and our time in college. It was easy conversation and camaraderie.

I yawned, the second one in five minutes, and Reese noticed. “Come on, I’ll show you to the guest room. We’ll be starting festivities early tomorrow,” they said and rubbed their hands together excitedly.

“I can’t wait. I remember senior year and how fun that was.”

“Oh, that was a good one,” Cam said. “Too bad Henley and the guys can’t make it this year.”

“How is your sister?” I asked.

“Pregnant as all get out, but good.” Reese laughed.

“This their second?”

“Yep. I can’t wait to meet my next nibblet.”

“Sounds fun. I love being an uncle.”

“How many siblings do you have?”

“Four.”

“Seriously? How did I not know this?” Cam asked.

“You never asked.” I shrugged, and he frowned.

“I’m sorry. Tomorrow, tell me all about them.”

“Deal.” We bumped knuckles, and Reese opened the door to the spare room.

“Here you go. Let us know if you need anything.”

“Will do.”

“Night, Miller.”

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