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So yeah, I guess I could have sharedwhen Garrett shared his I could have told hi But I hadn’t, because it’s not soht now? I’ it all inside

"You want to know about my life here?" I say flatly "Tords--it sucks"

Garrett rests his beer on his knee andalcoholic, G"

He hisses out a breath "Are you serious?"

I nod

"Why didn’t you tellupset

"Because it’s not a big deal" I shrug "It’s the way things are He falls on and off the wagon He makes messes and we clean the his business for him?"

"Yup" I take a breath Screw it If it’s confession ti here full-time next year"

"What do you mean?" Garrett’s mouth puckers in a frown "Wait, because of the draft? I already told you--"

I interrupt hile in his eyes to create a dark cloud "Are you fucking serious?"

I nod

"Why the hell didn’t you say anything?"

"Because I didn’t want you trying to change my mind I knew the day I accepted the scholarship to Briar that I wouldn’t be going pro"

"But…" He’s sputtering now "What about all that talk about you and me in Bruins jerseys?"

"Just talk, G" My tone is as miserable as my future "Jeff and I made a deal He works here while I’m at school, and then itch off"

"That’s bullshit," Garrett says again Vehemently this time