CARSON

I had to take control of the situation immediately, it was obvious that Brody did not take the issue lightly.

"That was a joke though. The guy said I should not bother about it. He just bailed and I decided to come back home."

He gave me a side glance and nodded, "I thought you would come back to training."

"There's no way I could have returned. It was already too late," I said, stretching my hand to Ashley.

"I see."

He seemed a bit relaxed but when I thought of his reaction ...