When Reed Davidson's world shifts overnight and he unexpectedly gains custody of his adorable nephew, his sister's best friend is the only one he trusts to help him navigate single parenthood on the road. What starts as a practical arrangement becomes dangerously complicated when the charming, player-turned-reluctant-dad begins to see the shy girl who's always been by his side in an entirely new light. As the three of them navigate a long hockey season together, the chemistry that's been simmering for years finally ignites—but now everything feels too real, too permanent, and way too risky for her heart. Will Reed finally choose something real, or will she have to protect herself from the one person she's always wanted most?

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Sultry indie-pop and R&B with undeniable chemistry—think slow burns that ignite. Blend vulnerable acoustic moments with sensual electronic grooves. Artists like SZA, boygenius, and Khalid capture the tension between reluctant desire and sweet domesticity. Intimate, charged, tender.