Vic gave him a tight smile. “I don’t think so. Matt’s out in the crowd waiting for me.”
“Oh.” Now the grin slid away, as did the hand on Vic’s back. “I’d say invite him along, but it’s sort of just going to be the team, if you know what I mean.”
“I know.” Zipping his bag shut, Vic closed his locker and gave Doug a heavy pat on the shoulder. “It’s cool, man. I’ll catch you tomorrow. Any idea who we’re up against?”
When Doug shrugged, Vic let his hand drop away. “I’m guessing they’ll announce it after the next game. Probably we’ll play the winner, that’s the way I’d do it. You staying to watch it?”
“A bit.” Vic slung his bag over his shoulder. “We’ll see. Practice tomorrow at one?”
With a nod, Doug walked Vic out of the locker room, but on the main concourse, they parted ways, Doug jogg
