Melissa’s Reviews > Behind the Camera > Status Update

“It’s from Shawn. ‘Maven, attached you’ll find a meeting request to discuss the disciplinary action for your violation of team and league rules. Next steps will be discussed, which, upon review of evidence, could lead to termination. Please be in my office by 9 a.m. sharp tomorrow morning. Thank you for your time. Shawn Holmes.’”

Dallas reads Shawn’s text to Maven

Maverick- How come you saved the grand gesture for when I’m on a five-game road trip, you asshole?
Dallas- How do you know what happened?
Maverick- Are you kidding me? It’s all over the internet. You’re trending on social media. Someone captioned the video and said: ‘if our love isn’t like this, I don’t want it.’ I’m not going to lie, I teared up a little.

When he yelled it to the entire team, to the entire world, I went weak in the knees. An arrow hit my heart and lodged itself there. I didn’t have a chance to say it back during all the chaos, but I do.
I love him more than I’ve loved anything in my entire life, and I can’t hide it from him any longer.

Maven about Dallas
Love declaration

“You broke the rules, and so did she. The last thing I need is the NFL complaining to me about workplace misconduct and inappropriate relationships happening under my nose. Again. Jesus Christ. Right before the fucking Super Bowl. I swear to God. If I have to bench you because you can’t keep your dick in your pants, I will actually murder you.”

Shawn to Dallas

“I’m not happy with you. I’m really fucking pissed. There are plenty of women out there. Nice ones, who aren’t eight years younger than you and my goddamn goddaughter.”…
He watches me for a beat then sighs. “Now that I know this is going on, I have to handle it like I would any other player having a relationship with someone on the team.”

Shawn to Dallas
Trouble

Shawn- “You were supposed to stay away from her,” he yells, and my ears ring.
Dallas- “I fucking love her,” I yell back, and the tunnel turns silent. Everyone stares at me—my teammates and their families celebrating the wins. The reporter waiting to interview Shawn. Reid, who is live streaming our celebrations to god knows how many social media channels. Paul, the locker room security guard, who grins at me

“Yes,” I say. I lift my chin and keep my gaze on Shawn. “Yes, it’s her necklace, and yes, I’m sleeping with her.”

Dallas tells Shawn the truth

Dallas- There’s no better QB in the league, and I’m weirdly attracted to your right arm.
Jett- That’s how I feel about your right foot. We’ve still got work to do, though.

QB & Kicker 🏈

“Great win, boys,” I shout. “We’re going to the fucking Super Bowl.” 🏈

“And I think a lot of the time, people get caught up in the ever after part of being happy. What’s wrong with just being happy right here, right now? None of us can control the future…”

Lacey to Maven