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[Post: Wednesday 2:21 pm]

Bruce Lowe:

Whispers abound in Hockey Town, suggesting that Jack the Flash might make a big move. And we’re not talking on a lady, though, forensic evidence on social media indicates he certainly has a reputation with celebrities and puck bunnies.

Having played center for the Carolina Storm for almost a decade, fans expect him to hit the hall of fame with the teamring, however, insiders say he faces walking through one of two doors.

The first one leads to permanent vacation, aka retirement, which we did not see coming, though his performance lately suggests he’s been tapping the ice cream bowl and napping on the job.

The second door takes him HERE to Cobbiton, home of the Nebraska Knights. We’re a league leader and not a team eager puck bunnies would find flings. Given Jack’s spotty relationship history and Coach Badaszek’s insistence that his players remain committed, this has #fail written all over it.

Will he slide off into the sunset or will we welcome a new resident?

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ELLA

Jack inclines his head,waiting for me to answer the question about what brought me here … I don’t want pity but haven’t told anyone. I worry that I’ll need a box of tissues.

Twisting a loose thread on my shirt, I say, “Oh. I assumed you meant what happened with Slater. My stepmother died in a car accident. My dad was severely injured. The doctors are doubtful he’s going to recover, but I haven’t given up hope and pay for his care, which is why I’m still here at the resort.”

“I’m sorry, Ella. Sorry for your loss.” Sadness tinges his voice as if he speaks from a place of genuine understanding.

“After that happened, I wanted a pause button. A brief escape from all that, so when Slater suggested I come down here, I thought, why not? I needed a break from all the tears, the paperwork, and the decision-making. The first couple of days were good. But then I got robbed.”

“Here?” Jack asks with disbelief.

“Yeah. It was probably some locals …”

Jack shakes his head slowly with disbelief.

“There’s a seedy underbelly wherever you go. Of course,Slater did everything he could to get my things back and managed to find my phone, but not my wallet.” I recall the day when I found my phone in the villa’s bathroom, which was odd, but he must’ve figured I’d see it there.

That should have been the first sign my YOLO was more like an Oh-No.

“I take it your accounts were drained.”

I glance down at the sand, feeling foolish because I also thought my belongings were secure here. I had left my purse on a chaise lounge while I went in the water. Granted, now working behind the scenes, the resort boasts having a one-hundred percent rating for mitigating loss, but of course, I wasn’t going to come clean and tell them that their latest hire had her purse taken while on their property.

My voice is small when I tell Jack, “But that’s not all. I found Slater cheating on me with another hotel guest. We got in a huge fight when I confronted him.” I rub my left ring finger.

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