It was only ten o'clock and the line of people standing outside the club was so long that it spilled out onto the street. Oliver followed his teammates to the front of the line. The bouncers recognized them immediately and ushered them inside. No wait and no cover charge. Just like always.
Joseph wrapped an arm around Oliver's shoulder and they stepped inside, making their way toward the reserved VIP booth in the back. “You don't seem too excited tonight, Ollie. We're here to celebrate the return of our quarterback, so you better get ready to have some fun.”
Ollie nodded and forced a smile. “Yeah, I'm ready. Still just getting used to being back in California, that's all. It feels kind of strange after being gone for so long.”
“Cali is your home,” Joseph said. “You'll get used to it aga
