I shoot to my feet, startling my brother. “I have to go. My girlfriend’s waiting for me in the car.” He blinks. “You have a girlfriend?” “Yup. I’ll introduce you another time. I’ve really gotta go.” “John.” His voice stops me before I reach the doorway. “Yeah?” “You’ll give me a signed jersey when you make the team, right?” A smile stretches across my entire face. “Damn right I will.”
