Catch and Release by Tracy Solheim

Author:Tracy Solheim
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781949270389
Publisher: Sun Home Productions

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Trey took a three-step drop, cocked his arm, and launched the football through the uprights. His teammates lined up on the sidelines of the practice field whooped and hollered with delight. At least those who had the wisdom not to take Kessler’s wager did. Every year, the wide receiver talked his teammates into betting him that Trey couldn’t throw a football seventy-five yards over the goal post in three attempts or less. And every year, Trey accomplished it on the first try.

“On behalf of the homeless pets of Milwaukee, thank you, gentlemen,” Kessler said as he collected his winnings in the locker room thirty minutes later.

Grunting, Fletcher took his seat in front of the locker next to Trey’s. “One of these days you’re gonna miss and what will Kessler’s mutts do then, eh?” The kicker tugged off his cleats.

“He won’t miss,” Kessler sat on Trey’s other side counting his money. “He’s a machine, remember?”

“I can’t believe that article is still making the rounds,” Trey groused. “Surely someone else has done something newsworthy—or stupid—this summer?”

“If you’d let me sue the woman, it would already be out of the news cycle.”

Trey swore beneath his breath. He slowly turned to find Collin strolling through the locker room as if he owned the place.

Fletcher’s laugh lacked any humor. “If he’d let you sue her, the story would still be front page news now and for months to come. ‘Least said, soonest mended’ according to my ma.”

Trey gestured at the kicker. “What he said. What are you doing here, Collin?”

Except Trey could guess the reason his agent’s son had dragged his ass from the parties in the Hamptons on a late August evening. The Growlers were playing a nationally televised preseason game against the league champion Baltimore Blaze tonight. With some strategic positioning on the sidelines, Collin would likely make it onto everyone’s screens, looking like he’s schmoozing with pro football players. It was a surefire gimmick to give him more cred with the college boys Marty’s firm was angling to sign this year.

“I’m here to watch our number one client play football,” Collin replied.

“This really is your first rodeo,” Fletcher quipped. “It’s our final game of the pre-season. Van Horn isn’t even dressing for the game.”

Collin flashed a coy grin. “Well, isn’t that a shame? I guess we’ll have more time to catch up on the sideline, then.”

Bingo.

“Is your little brother coming tonight?” Collin went to slap Kessler on the shoulder, but the receiver abruptly stood before his hand made contact.

“He’ll be around,” Kessler replied.

“Cool. I can’t believe he isn’t repped yet. I’d really appreciate it if you’d hook me up with an introduction. I’d love to tell him what the Slater Agency can do for him.”

Collin was ballsy, Trey had to give him that. Luke and Brody’s father was an NFL legend who was still represented by the agent he’d signed with before he’d been drafted. Luke, being the illegitimate son, had to make his way in the league without the support of his superstar dad.

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