Page 133 of Finding the Forward: Part Two
“Hi, Mr. Longfellow. We’re in the middle of dinner. What do you need?” Jonas stood, placing himself between Mr. Longfellow and me.
His shoulders rounded. “McGraff, I’m sorry for the misunderstanding. Your contract’s been reinstated. I apologize for any anguish and hardship that was caused. I’m glad you’re feeling better and want to remain a Knight.”
“Yeah, not a misunderstanding,” Dean muttered, glaring at the GM.
“Thank you. I accept your apology and I’ll happily return to the Knights. I like being a Knight, Mr. Longfellow.” Standing, I walked over to Jonas.
Hope shot through me, and I got happiness from both Dean and AJ in the bonds.
“Very good. Please see Dr. Mosser so we can determine your re-start date. Just to make sure you’re not coming back too early. Your health is important. Though I hope you’ll come to the gala in a couple of days.” Mr. Longfellow looked sincere.
“I’ll call him tomorrow. I should be fit to play soon,” I replied. “We’ll be there.”
Even with the walkout, the team planned on attending the Squire Foundation gala. The youth programs shouldn’t suffer for management’s idiocy.
Mr. Longfellow held out the fruit basket. “Oh, this is for you.”
“Thank you.” I took the basket from him. It had all sorts of fruit in it, including a pineapple–which would make Mercy happy.
Verity’s face buried in Dean’s shoulder, trying to not laugh.
Mr. Longfellow looked at Jonas and Dean. “Now that Grif is reinstated, I trust that this walkout is over and we’ll see everyone tomorrow?”
“As long as our agent gives us the go-ahead.” Jonas nodded.
“Excellent. Again, I apologize for the misunderstanding and a statement has already been made. I hope you’ll make one as well.” His look was a cross between hopeful and expectant.
“We’ll speak with our lawyer, publicist, union rep, and agent. Thank you,” Jonas said.
“See you tomorrow. Let’s win that game.” Mr. Longfellow left.
I started laughing as I put the basket on the counter. “He brought me a fruit basket. Well, I guess I’m a Knight again.”
Fucking shit. I’d been reinstated. I danced in excitement.
“As you should be. This whole thing was stupid.” Jonas gave me a huge hug.
“I knew it would work out.” Dean kissed me.
“Me, too.” AJ wrapped his arms around me. “Chet’s in jail. Bertie no longer owns a share of the Knights. You’re now a Knight again. Life is good, Boo-Boo.”
Verity came over to me and kissed me.
I looked at all of them. “Lifeisgood. I’m grateful to have all of you standing with me. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Chapter Forty
Verity
Ientered the training center which bustled with skating lessons and youth hockey practice.
Taking the elevator, I went up to the second floor. The Maimers had already finished practice. Mercy and Kaiko were doing schoolwork together in the breakroom since I’d had class.
An older man in a suit came down the hallway.
“I don’t know you.” Mr. Longfellow frowned at me.
“Oh, it doesn’t surprise me, Mr. Longfellow. I’m justthat model.” I gave him my sweetest smile. I’d seen him around but hadn’t interacted with him.
