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"Oh," he says casually. "You noticed."

Gregory immediately backs away from the whiteboard like it might explode.

Bobby looks delighted.

The board is a mess.

Names everywhere.

Dates circled.

Arrows pointing in directions that make no sense.

Someone has drawn a huge dollar sign in the corner like this is a Vegas sportsbook.

I walk closer.

Dex – Next road trip

Dex – Before Shelly buys matching pajamas

Gregory – All-Star break

Mills – Playoffs after two glasses of champagne

Bobby – Already happened

Colby – At the next team dinner when Shelly accidentally calls Natalie "babe" in front of everyone

Jonah – Following a post-game interview when he forgets the microphone is on

There are more.

A lot more.

Someone has drawn odds next to them like a sportsbook.

I turn slowly.

"You guys are gambling on my marriage?"

Dex brightens instantly.

"Technically," he says, "we’re predicting emotional timelines."

"Twenty dollar buy in," Gregory mutters.

"Dex," I say.

"Yes captain of denial?"

"Explain this."

Dex walks over to the board proudly like a man unveiling a masterpiece.

"Gentlemen," Dex announces, clapping his hands once, "Shelly has discovered the pool. Odds just shifted."

A cheer erupts across the locker room.