Nadia POV
Marcus Howell's junior league sponsor was still smiling at us, having no idea that something small had just exploded between Cole and me.
"Merritt, your special teams this season — impressive stuff," Doug said, extending his hand. "That power play conversion rate alone."
Cole tilted his head. "It's a power play conversion rate. That's exactly what it means.”
"It's 'team-adjusted.' There's a difference." I reached past him for a napkin to buy myself a second. "Third in adjusted, remember? Use that number."
Doug looked between us like he had front-row seats to a playoff game.
Cole's jaw tightened. He wasn't smiling or frowning. "You actually deployed it."
"You looked like you needed the assist," I said.
"It's also," he murmured, "a Tuesday night charity event."
"Numbers do
