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I want to help her, but I have no idea how This isn't exactly ot no idea how to deal with this shit I want to suggest that she own up to what happened, but with the risk of losing Jake, I know she won't go for that Not that I blame her I probably wouldn't do it, either

Co I can do

My phone vibrates in nize it Shrugging, I press answer

“Hello?”

“Hi, this Ryder Stevens?”

“Depends who's asking” I don't recognize the voice, and with the recent develop—or anyone—new

The male voice chuckles “Sorry, this is Jihter for a little while there”

“Of course, Jim How can I help you?” I say, my tone friendlier

“I have an odd question for you Or rather, a proposition Are you still playing these days?” he asks

“That is yet to be decided,” I h my hair “So what is it you wanted to ask?”

“Right,” he says “I'ht out and say it Would you be interested in coaching hter on a full-time permanent basis?”

What the fuck? I nearly drop the phone I e to compose myself, but just barely Is he for real? Surely there are better alternatives than uy can lay out

“Me?” is all I e to reply

“I know you have no experience as a coach, but you're the only person she has listened to since she was five She doesn't even listen to me”

“I',” I chuckle