Page 14 of O Goalie Night

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There’s a longer pause and I wonder if maybe she’s in the middle of something and I’m interrupting.

Beth: I can’t turn on your tv

I laugh out loud, causing Will to look over at me.

Beth: You have too many remotes

Foster: I have exactly the right number of remotes

Realising I should have given her a tutorial before I left, I type out what each is used for.

Foster: Short black one = tv

Foster: Long black one = stereo

Foster: Blue one = fireplace

I stare at my phone, eagerly awaiting her response.

Beth: What’s the chrome one do?

Foster: Nothing.

Beth: ??

Foster: It was for my old stereo system. When I upgraded I kept it

Beth: Why?

Foster: Because it’s shiny and looks cool.

Beth: Wow.

The flight attendants have started their safety spiel and I tuck my phone away with a smile on my face.

I’mon my way back to my hotel room the next day when I hear from Beth again. We had a team skate this morning after which I met with my coaches to talk strategy. I’ve just finished lunch and am going to have a nap before we head to the arena.

Beth: Hi! Sorry to bother you but do you have an iron?

I tuck my water bottle under my arm as I type my response.

Foster: Yeah. Closet at the end of the hall on the left

Beth: Thank you!

I’ve just closed the door to my suite when my phone lights up again.

Beth: Why do you have so many bottles of pineapple coconut foaming hand soap?

Foster: Because it’s the best scent.

Beth: lol

I picture her standing in my hallway laughing at my soap supply.

Beth: You have thirty-two bottles of it!

Laying down on top of the covers, I decide to lean into it.

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