![]() His plan? Show her he’s nothing like her ex. He tries to keep his distance but when Marlee finally learns her man has been cheating big time and leaves him, Gavin makes sure to be there for her. He can’t believe she’s the longtime girlfriend of his new teammate, a guy known for being one of the biggest philanderers in the game. Gavin never forgot the woman who disappeared after one perfect night. ![]() Marlee’s never been able to forget him but she’s sure hoping he’s forgotten her. He’s been hired by the team Marlee’s man plays for. The hot one-night stand from four years ago during one of the breaks. Then he shows up: star quarterback Gavin Pope. ![]() She’s confident that after over a decade of being together – aside from a few breaks – they are finally ready to make it official. From lasagna meals for his teammates to always being there to cheer him on, she’s been her NFL-star’s number one fan. Marlee Harper has spent a good chunk of her life being the perfect football girlfriend. ![]()
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