Hotshots Collection by Annabeth Albert

Author:Annabeth Albert
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Carina Press
Published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

“I suppose we have your neighbor to thank for today’s good mood.” Garrick’s father chuckled as he unloaded Garrick’s wheelchair and crutches from his truck. He wasn’t wrong. Garrick was in a good mood, had been for weeks now, maybe more so this morning because Rain had slept over again last night. They’d played another round of Rain’s favorite game and made popcorn and talked late into the night, like kids at a slumber party. Okay. Maybe an adults-only party, because there had been sex too, but that hadn’t been the whole focus of the evening nor was it why he’d been all smiles on the way to his PT appointment.

“Rain did a personal best in pull-ups this morning.” Because they’d had to park farther back in the lot, he settled himself in the chair with the crutches in their holder.

“In actuality or is that some sort of newfangled slang?” His dad seemed more amused by Rain’s presence than anything else. He could get a little awkward around Rain, as if he wasn’t precisely sure what to make of him and his role in Garrick’s life. The way Rain disarmed him was sort of cute as his dad was a stout pine tree normally, unflappable and confident, a natural people person and leader.

“For real. It was a good workout. We barely made it back before you showed up. Thanks for that, by the way. Rain had to get to work or he would have given me a ride. I’m off today, but he’s on brush hauling duty.”

“He sure is a helpful...friend. Almost makes your old dad expendable. Along with your friends too. I keep hearing from people that they’ve barely seen you.”

“Oh, I’m never getting rid of you.” Garrick laughed as they made their way toward the building. “And I’m seeing people tomorrow actually. Birthday party for Jacob out at Linc’s. Great chance for Rain to meet folks and for me to prove that I’m still alive and kicking and not purposefully ignoring anyone.”

“Ah. Never would have figured Linc for...” His dad shook his head. “Never mind. Hope it’s a good party. You got a present for the birthday? I got some nice belts in last week. Or I could do up a gift card.”

“Gift card is a good idea. Thanks.” His dad might be old-school Western to the core, but he was trying, and Garrick wanted to give him credit for that. He also wanted to reassure his dad more that Rain wasn’t about to shove him out of Garrick’s life, but then they had to pause to let a group of people pass through the wide double doors of the medical complex and the moment passed because his dad was clapping him on the shoulder, already moving away.

“See you after your appointment. I’ve got your grocery list and mine, so I shouldn’t get into too much trouble.”

“See to it.” Garrick waved him away before he checked in to his appointment. Good mood still swirling along with some excess energy from that morning’s outing, he was ready to get to work.

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