We go in for a pep talk from Gabe. He’s always positive and encourages the best in everybody, which makes him a fantastic captain. I drink water and rest for a few minutes, looking at the guys as they focus on Gabe.I know if I check my phone, there will be a text from my family cheering me on. Will there be anything from Delilah?We barely win the game with a 4-3 lead, and we all know how lucky we are when we leave the ice. It was a hard-played game for everyone, and my muscles ache from the long minutes spent out there.“Dinner meeting?”I look at Gabe, then the other guys, who all nod. We shower and dress to impress before leaving the arena and boarding the bus to go to a restaurant that offers us a private room so we can focus on hockey. There’s one or two in every city, especially the larger ones. The food is incredible, and I inhale it as I listen to the conversation, thinking about checking my phone.“Daddy win! Daddy skate!”Lola is happy when I call, dancing around in her jer
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