Chances Are by Abramson Traci Hunter

Author:Abramson, Traci Hunter [Abramson, Traci Hunter]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: persevere, LDS, love, cancer, India, united States, romance, baseball, clean, Washington DC, California
Publisher: Covenant Communications Inc.
Published: 2014-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

Ben felt like he was living a dream. When Gavin had invited him to tag along, Ben had expected to have a nice breakfast and maybe answer a few questions. Instead, he arrived to find a whole group of people there, including his manager, two other teammates, the director of public relations for the Nationals, and a photographer. A private chef tended to their table, preparing an incredible brunch as the reporter explained what was actually going to be a series of articles.

A ripple of anticipation mixed with a healthy fear of failure when Ben learned the title of the series: The Secret to Next Year’s Success.

When the photographer started taking individual photos of each of them, Ben leaned over to Trent Farley, the PR director, and asked, “Am I really supposed to be here? Gavin only asked me yesterday to come.”

“Actually, they were going to do a separate piece on you, but I pushed for them to keep it more team oriented. That’s why I asked Gavin to invite you along. Jack doesn’t like how the pieces on individuals can make players feel too much pressure,” Trent said, referring to the team’s manager.

“I’m definitely feeling the pressure.”

“One of the things the franchise loves about you is that you’re so down-to-earth and you haven’t let the media dictate your actions. You just keep doing what you’re doing, and if the press starts to bother you too much, you let me know. My job is to make sure the media doesn’t get in the way of you doing your job.”

Ben thought of his secret marriage and said, “I’ll definitely keep that in mind.”

The photographer called out to him. “Okay, Ben. We’re ready for you.”

He crossed to where the photographer indicated, going through the routine of having his photo taken, both individually and with his teammates and manager. When the interviews continued and the players shared some of the antics they had pulled on Ben as a rookie, Ben got caught up in the moment.

* * *

Maya looked at her watch, her concern heightening. Admittedly, she didn’t know Ben well, but so far, every time he’d said he would be somewhere, he was on time or early. They hadn’t really talked much this morning when he’d driven her to the hospital, but he had said he would pick her up between twelve thirty and one. It was now two thirty.

“Hey, Maya. What are you still doing here?” Henry asked when he noticed her sitting on a chair inside the main entrance.

“Still waiting on my ride.”

“Ben?”

Maya nodded.

“What time was he supposed to pick you up?”

“Over an hour ago.” Maya shook her head. “He’s always been on time before. Something must have come up.”

“Come on. I’ll walk you home.”

“Henry, I don’t want you to have to do that. It’s freezing outside.” As if to punctuate her words, the automatic doors opened when a man walked inside and brought with him a frigid gust of air.

“That’s why I’ve got my coat.” He pushed his empty wheelchair toward her.

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