Chapter 13

Cody

“Guys you did amazing, I’m proud of you. We’ll be flying in a week’s time to Toronto for the semi-finals.” Coach is grinning from ear to ear. My manager comes to me.

“Well done, Brannigan. Good to see you didn’t allow your personal life to affect your game tonight. You did good, Son.”

“Thanks.” I say as he pats me on the back. Then the guys start to chant and holler as they take their jerseys off and swing them above their heads. It’s a victorious moment that is for sure. The feeling that surges through me eradicates all the negative shit I’ve had to put up with since the baby news has come to the fore. It feels good. Fucking good.

Sweat is pouring off my body and I cannot wait to get into the shower and get hosed down. My legs and my arms ache from the exertion out on the ice. It is worth it, to be heading to the semi-finals is out of this world. We are so damn close to winning the Stanley Cup. I can’t stop grinning.

I know outside shit awaits me but for now, I just want to reve