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But when I get to Dominik’s box, the attendant there holds his hand up as I approach “I’iven instruction if I show up “But the box is full tonight I understand you have good seats down on the ice”

Oh otten one of his euy has been told

“I just need to speak to Do at straws “If I can just pop in—”

“I’ht,” he replies “And, as I said, it’s full”

I stare suspiciously “You wouldn’t just be telling me that so I’ll leave, would you?”

The man looks offended “I most certainly would not”

“Because I’d understand if Dominik told you to keep me away,” I continue

“Miss Monahan… the box has been given to another party to use tonight Mr Carlson is actually availing hiht”

I look back toward the escalator that leads to thewith the regular crowd? Where?”

“I don’t knohere his seats are,” he replies stiffly “I only know the box is in private use, and Mr Carlson asked me to let anyone who usually sits up here know that it’s unavailable tonight”

Maybe he has a seat dohere we’re all at

Maybe he’s chosen to sit down there with me

It’s a good sign, I’m sure

“Thank you,” I gush to the attendant before taking off back through the arena

I’ as I make my way to our seats I’m disappointed that I don’t see Doood fifteen ame starts