Page 73 of Dibs
“Dad used to watch almost all the Rockies games,” Dylan stated.
I smirked at my boyfriend. “Really?”
“Don’t you know we have the MLB package?” Dylan continued.
I knew they had it, but I had assumed it was so Gage could watch any game he wanted since baseball was in his blood too. I had no idea it was to keep up with me. Though he had surprised me when he knew all of my accomplishments.
“Keep it up and no nachos,” Gage warned his youngest.
I was still grinning as I inched the car forward. “Next, you’re going to tell me you have Matthewson memorabilia you need me to sign.”
“I might.” He winked.
I chuckled, pulling the car forward and handing the attendant the parking fee. After we parked, we made our way into the stadium and found our seats. Aron scored us five tickets three rows back from home plate. It had been over six months since I’d been close to a major league field and my heart longed to run out and grab a glove.
“I’ve never been this close before.” Dylan beamed from his seat.
“Isn’t it awesome?” Jase asked.
“So cool.” Dylan continued to smile.
I looked over at Gage and he was grinning too.
“Thank you for this,” he said.
“Of course. Glad it’s got them smiling again.”
Or at least one of his kids. Tyler still seemed to be struggling with what had happened during his time in Houston. Maybe that was because he was older and it affected him harder.
“Excuse me.” There was a tap on my shoulder and I looked toward the aisle. “You’re Chase Matthewson, right?”
“I am.” I grinned at the Cardinals fan.
“Could you sign my jersey?” He turned so I could see the back of his Card’s jersey. It had Aron’s last name and number on it.
“Only because Ihalflike your jersey.”
The guy chuckled. “Parker’s my favorite player. Sucks he’s on the Giants now, but I’d understand if you don’t want to sign it.”
“I’ll sign it. Parker’s the reason we’re here, and even though he’s on the other team, you can still root for him.” I stood and took the marker from the young man before scribbling my name.
“I do and will until he retires.” He took the pen from me. “Thank you. It was great to meet you. I’m a huge fan of yours too.”
“Thanks, man.”
He left, and I sat back in my seat. I’d told him he could still root for Parker even though he was on the other team and I had to take my own advice. I’d forever bleed purple, but brown and gold could be my new colors if I got the job. I was building a new life and a blended family I never expected to have.
I glanced over at my boyfriend a few seats over. “The question you asked about Monday?”
“Yeah?” He raised his brow.
“I’m leaning toward taking the job if the offer is good.”
He smiled. “Good, and we’ll make it work.”
* * *
The Giants beatthe Cardinals 8-3. Aron went three for four with a home run in the sixth. He’d waved to the boys each time he went up to bat, and they were bursting with excitement the entire way back to the hotel. It took them forever to fall asleep because all I heard from the other room while Gage and I lay in bed was how awesome Aron Parker was and they couldn’t wait for breakfast with him. It was as though my son forgot I used to be a professional baseball player too.
