Chapter 21
Hayden
“I can’t believe you didn’t tell me about the party,” Michael squealed excitedly.
“It was supposed to be a surprise,” I said, laughing.
The week had flown by and Saturday had come, only it was a bittersweet day. Wilford had arranged for a going-away party at the clinic, and it was my job to get Michael there. He’d shown up right on time, dressed in a Cougars jersey and jeans; he was excited about the game. Now that the party was over, Michael had followed me to my house so we could drop off my car.
“Are you sure your boy toy doesn’t mind you riding with me to the game?”
I got into his car and we started on our way. “Nope. He knows I want to spend all the time I can with you before you go. Besides, I’ll be riding back home with him.”
“Will I get to meet some of the
