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He tries to be intimidating like always, but I’ve dealt with deadlier men than him for most of my life. “Can we just do our physicals now or do we need to reschedule them? There are more pressing things that require our attention for the rest of the day.”
Coach Bobby’s eyes narrow, and he clenches his jaw. He wants to put me in my place and tell me no, but I can see the small glimmer of fear in his eyes.
“Fine. I’ll just do your physicals since William and Chad aren’t here yet.”
Spencer turns off the music and follows Coach into one of the smaller physical therapy rooms.
The ringing of my phone sounds throughout the quiet gym. It’s Brian. He wouldn’t be calling me back so soon unless there’s a problem with the shipment.
“What’s going on?” I say as I answer his call.
“A couple of cops keep driving by, staring into the shipyard. Please tell me this shipment isn’t illegal.”
“They’d have to have a warrant in order to search the shipyard, but no, there’s nothing illegal in there. I’d let you know if there was anything to worry about.”
“Alright. Good to know. They parked across the street at the club.”
“Can you tell who they are?” I’ll call the police chief if they cause any problems.
He hums for a moment before saying, “Not really, but they look young. They aren’t the ones we usually deal with. They are driving the older police cars that the rookies usually drive.”
I blow out my breath through my mouth. Those young cops are going to be a pain in my ass. “Keep me updated. I’m on my way.”
End call and head into the room off of the gym where Coach Bobby is testing Spencer’s range of movement.
“We need to go now.”
Coach Bobby opens his mouth to protest, but Spencer stands up and rotates his shoulders. “I feel great Coach. There’s no stiffness or pain. In fact, all four of us are in peak performance.”
Coach Bobby rolls his eyes. “Fine, but if one of you hurts yourself, I’ll bench all of you. For at least four games.”
“Understood.” I say before heading outside. “Rhett, you take your truck, and I’ll ride with you. Spencer, you can ride in Gage’s truck. We will need both trucks for this mission.”
We split up and head to the shipyard. I know Rhett is dying to know what is going on. I can see it in his eyes, but it will be easier to explain what’s going on when we get there. It will be easier, too.
The two cop cars are still parked across the street at the club when we arrive. “That’s another problem for another day.”
Rhett grunts. “Yeah, unless they follow us.”
Shit. I didn’t think of that.
“I’ll make a few calls if they do, or we can regroup at my house and wait until nightfall.”
Rhett parks and says, “I would wait until nightfall. We can always get a team to stake out the place and see who is coming and going.”
“That’s not a bad idea.”
He smirks. “That’s why I’m your number two.”
We get out of his truck and walk toward Brian and the shipment.
“You’re my number two because you’re with my sister and about to be family.” At his shocked look, I add, “Also, because I can trust you.”
Brian gives us a wave and greets us. “Hey. I just got the pallets unloaded.”
I glance at the stacks of crates. “Let’s open them.”
Brian chuckles. “I was saving that for you, Boss.”