When the game was over, Malory and I returned to the hotel. I didn't feel like having a drink in the bar, so I settled for bottled water while sitting with the other wives and girlfriends. They talked about the game and I thought about Killian.

"I'm going back to my room," I whispered to Malory.

"Okay. I probably won't see you until next week at the opening game."

I went to the suite and walked around, unable to sit still. When the door finally opened, I turned ...