A startled laugh rumbled up from my chest. I grinned at Emme. “An impressive line you have here.” I nodded at Audrey and then Jamie. “A strong safety, quick cornerback. And with Grace as your nose tackle? They could fuck up any offense.” “Don’t you forget it,” Jamie said. To Audrey, she asked, “What do those words mean?” “I don’t know, honey,” she said.

