Marcus observed as Brody waved to Haven, Hale, and their parents as they sat in Haven’s sponsor seats at the game. “Yeah. No big deal.” Brody stretched before the game began. Marcus stopped mid-stretch and stared at him. “No big deal? Are you sure about that, bro?” Marcus asked with a mocking grin. “Seems to me meeting the parents and hanging out with the brother is a big deal. At least to her. What are you doing?” “What do you mean?” Brody stood and raised his arms over his head in a nice long stretch. “I’m not doing anything except getting ready for this game.” “I mean with Haven.” Marcus jerked his thumb her direction. “She’s a good kid, Brody. I like her and I don’t want to see her hurt when we leave. You know how women get all attached and stuff. Don’t you think hanging out with her family kind of hints that you plan on sticking around for her?” “They all know I’m leaving at the end of the season. I haven’t made any secret of that fact.”
