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She didn’t say “I love you” before hanging up, and I’ worried rather than feeling the confidence she wore like a badge of honor all day

Instead, she ht tone that it almost seemed like she was just off to take a walk in the park

She’d givento do as she asked and prepare for the game

A hand co been too lost in hts to notice anyone

It’s Bain with Jett and Ji shoulder to shoulder with theards me without an ounce of his usual standoffishness, but rather with so that feels distinctly like a brotherhood

My second linemates

“We wanted to take a ins by way of explanation They knohat’s going on—the entire team does “If you don’t mind, I’d like to say a prayer”

I’ious by anyup—but I have a spiritual side I will never turn down a prayer, nor will I ever push these guys aside to try to handle this on my own

With a dip of my head, I indicate it’s fine as I rise froather in a loose circle, standing side by side with our shoulders barely touching

We don’t hold hands or loop our arins his prayer

Dear Lord,

We ask you today for your heavenly grace Please protect Mollie as she faces great adversity in the co hours, and instill in our brother, Kane, the virtues we already know he possesses, but that probably could use a little boost

Jett snickers, and I smile

These virtues are found in you, Lord—strength, hope, and resolve, and an expectation that very soon, everything will be alright

In our Lord’s name, we pray…

We all resoundingly respond, “Amen”

Raisingin my linemates Each one meets my eyes with confidence the day will be won on all counts Mollie will help take down that son of a bitch, and we’ll step out on that ice tonight and whip some Rebels’ ass

“Thanks, guys,” I say