When they reached the front door of the Rydell homestead, Dan drew his hand
away from Natalie's.
"Natalie, I can't do this."
"Dan, you can, and you will," she replied as his hand reached for the door and
knocked.
Soon the door was answered, and David Rydell was in the doorway.
"Danny! How the heck are ya, bro?!" David exclaimed as he pulled his brother
into a quick hug.
"Never been better, David. How goes the software business in London?" Dan
questioned as they walked inside, Natalie following.
"It's excellent. Sales are good. I've been making a pretty penny. How's sports?
I've been watching CSC, and I have to say I'm impressed. You're good at
what you do Dan," David answered.
"Sports is good. CSC and Quo Vadimus take care of me," Dan
replied.
"Who is your friend? She's a looker I'd say," David said as he smiled and took
Natalie's hand.
"Natalie Hurley," Natalie said as she shook David's hand.
"You're Senior AP for Sports Night right? You guys put on an excellent
show!" David told her.
"We do our best," both Natalie and Dan answered at once.
David laughed lightly as he grabbed his brother into another hug, which was
accepted with warmth.
But then the moment was shattered as the back door shut.
Dan looked over to see Jay Rydell, his father.
Jay was wearing a Orioles baseball cap, which barely kept in his graying mop of
hair. It was apparent he had been outside for a while as his shirt was drenched,
along with his hat. His face was turning a beet red, and his eyes were filled
with rage at the sight of Dan.
"How the hell did you get in my house?!" Jay spoke, his body shaking with rage.