Chapter 31 Evan One week later Over the last weekend, we won our game, but we all secretly hoped Derek would show up. We were only a couple steps away from the play-offs and we needed him. Hell, I needed a lot of things. Unanswered questions seemed to be all I was getting nowadays. “How’s the baby?” I asked, glancing over at Cooper. He collapsed onto a bench and closed his eyes. Practice was over and we were all exhausted, especially him. “He’s sleeping all of three hours each night. His days and nights are switched.” “So that’s why you’re dragging a*s,” I said, laughing. Cooper sat up and ran a hand over his face. “Yeah, it’s been an adjustment. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. One day you’ll find out.” “I’m sure I will.” Sliding on his shirt, Cooper looked at me seriously. “

