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“Sounds great Talk soon” And with that, she disconnects because she’s got is to do such as run a professional hockey team

I push out the doors, catching the first few players co off the bus We’ve all come to a point in our relationships where I’m “Dominik” and not “Mr Carlson” to them any words of encouragement that are tailored to them individually

When Bishop steps off, I say, “There’sBishop”

He laughs and takesit a hard pump

I lean in closer “Listen… can you grab the guys and wait forwith you”

There’s no need for explanation as to whouys” He knows I roup of men I’ve actually become friends with over the past feeeks

“Sure thing, bossoff to the side

I continue to greet all the players, same as the coaches and support staff There are two buses that came packed with our team from the airport, and I make sure to touch base with each person for a few minutes before they file into the hotel to check-in

When I’m finally able to look for ether in a corner of the lobby They’re all surfing their phones, some with earbuds in

When I join theive me their undivided attention

“So, I got a call frouys pulled up,” I tell theend all studyup the owner’s box to just family members from both teaether to arrange for Rafe to co some of our team’s family there I wanted to offer it up to your families first”

Legend is the first to speak “I know Pepper, Brooke, Blue, and Nora were all planning to sit together during the gaive them a call”

It’s not lost on roup of woan’s, so it’swith family

So I turn to Dax “What about your fa to all the finals”

I haven’t seen or talked to Dax since Willow and I broke up I have no clue if he even knows or not because I don’t know if she’s told anyone

The look he gives“I’ll callin today I’an, too”

I hesitate, not sure whether I should question the obvious way Willow isn’t ain, he hadn’t mentioned his sister Meredith either