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July 11, 2017 at 9:29 AM
Lily
where are you
i thought we did not have to leave this two weeks
why did i wake up to empty house
Jane
First of all, i woke you up to say i was going out for a while
You just buried your face into the pillow
Lily
unimportant!!!!
where are you
Jane
I had to go get more groceries.
We’re going through food faster than I expected.
Lily
ohh we are extra hungry from all our exercise
that is why
Jane
…
Well technically we are burning calories.
Lily
yes i think i burned 5000000 calories last night
Jane
I think I did too.
I’m leaning on the shopping cart as much as I can.
Because if i don’t I think I’m going to start limping.
Lily
AHAHAHAHAHA
you cannot blame that on me
you kept asking for more
Jane
I know I did.
Don’t regret it.
Lily
))))))
what are you getting
Jane
A shit ton of eggs because you managed to get through two dozen in a week.
Tomatoes, zucchini, some other vegetables.
Also I'm getting you some full fat milk.
I noticed that my almond milk went untouched.
Lily
sorry i do not like plant milk
can you get me sour patch kids too
pleaseee
Jane
Sure?
Lily
only thing i will not let myself have during season
i have no self control
Jane
Oh so you go out and get drunk mid season but hold back on sour patch kids??
Lily
yes
have always been my weakness
Jane
I don’t know how the media still thinks you’re this scary terminator machine when you’re begging me for candy.
Lily
ah but media do not know that i do this
i only trust you to get my candy
Jane
Anything else you want to fill our kitchen up with?
Lily
that looks so good written down
Jane
What?
Lily
our kitchen
Jane
Stop I can’t be blushing at my phone in public.
Lily
it is a big feeling, no?
that i want to have kitchen with you
and living room with you
and garden with you
and car with you even if it is boring practical jeep
Jane
That was somehow sweeter than your I love you.
Yes it’s a big feeling.
But I want all of that too.
I don’t think it’s going to feel that big if we both want it.
Lily
yes then maybe next time david and yuna come visit we will be acting normal
Jane
Oh my God.
That day almost killed me.
You know I still can’t remember half of what happened.
Lily
your parents discover you are gay and i discover that david’s pasta is to die for
we both had productive day
Jane
You know my parents love you already, right?
They both keep texting me separately to ask about you.
And we have a family group chat so if they’re texting me separately then they didn’t coordinate the asking about you.
Lily
thank you for telling me about that i love you
what are you telling them?
Jane
I love you too.
That you’re good, that we’re happy.
I’m not giving any details.
Lily
i do not think they want the details you are thinking of
Jane
No definitely not.
Oh by the way, the group chat.
Do you want to be added into it?
Lily
really?
are you sure?
yuna and david will not mind?
Jane
I’m sure they won’t.
Lily
no shane ask
i don’t want to impose without meaning to
i literally just met them two days ago
Jane
Still sure they won’t mind.
But I'll ask.
Lily
thank you
also wait to do that until you get back
Jane
Haha ok.
Got your candy.
*photo of the inside of a shopping bag with three big packs of sour patch kids at the top*
Lily
YES!!
drive fast please none of your boring grandpa driving
i need to kiss you then eat them all
Jane
If I get into a car crash no one’s kissing or eating anything.
I’ll get home when I get home.
Lily
ok no car crashes
but maybe get close to speed limit please
Jane
I’ll try <3
July 11, 2017 at 10:47 AM
Shane
Hey mom.
Mom
Hi honey! How are you!
Shane
I’m great.
I had a question.
More of a request than a question actually.
Mom
Sure, what do you need?
Shane
Can we add Ilya to our family group chat?
I mentioned it to him earlier today.
I think it would be good for him to have a family dynamic.
Mom
Oh, honey, of course we can.
You didn’t need to ask about that.
You know we love him, right?
Shane
Yeah, mom, I know.
He insisted I ask you guys.
I think he’s nervous about it. He’s been clinging to me all morning.
Mom
That is adorable.
He absolutely should not be nervous of anything around us.
Make sure he knows that.
Actually, I’ll tell him myself.
Shane
Ok, adding him now.
Hollander Family
July 11, 2017 at 10:51 AM
*Jane has added you to the chat*
+01-437-XXXX (David Hollander)
Hello Ilya!
Great to have you here
+01-437-XXXX (Yuna Hollander)
Absolutely, we should have done this a long time ago.
Hello!
Ilya
Hello
Thank you for adding me
Yuna
Of course, honey.
You shouldn’t have even asked to be here.
Shane’s confident about you, you’re in!
David
Where is Shane?
The messages aren’t being read by everyone
Jane
I’m here, dad.
Ilya
He was reading from my phone
*photo of shane leaning over ilya’s shoulder, their held hands in the corner of the photo*
Yuna
Honey, you look tired.
Are you guys not sleeping enough?
Jane
We’re fine.
We just lost track of time last night.
Ilya
Your canadian wolfbirds were being very annoying
Jane
They aren’t annoying!
Ilya
Says you who has heard them all his life
Jane
That shouldn’t matter.
They’re very cute.
Ilya
Shane, любовь
They are not cute
David
Wait, what are canadian wolfbirds?
Jane
Loons.
Yuna
I really need you two to know that David just laughed so hard he dropped his phone.
*photo of David on their porch swing, his face in his hands and his phone face down on the floor*
Ilya
Sorry )))
Jane
He isn’t sorry the entire couch is shaking.
Ilya
I am!! I swear!!
Shane stop lying to your parents
Jane
Mom give us a second i have to go chase him.
Yuna
No tackling!! You’re supposed to be resting your bodies!!
Ilya
David if i fix your phone will you make me pasta to take home to boston with me
David
Of course, son
How many tupperwares should I fill?
You know what don’t answer that i’ll make as much as i want
Yuna
Speaking of food, you two should come visit us again before Ilya has to leave.
When is that?
Ilya
I go in a week
Very sad about it
Yuna
Can’t you stay any longer?
Jane
Mom, we’re already risking it with two weeks.
Yuna
Ok, whatever you think is best.
I want to discuss this Ottawa idea a little more when you come over.
Ilya
Not much to discuss, i think?
My contract ends, i move
Yuna
I wish it were that simple, honey.
We need to think about cap space, salary offers, brand deals.
Not to mention the PR situation that’s going to come about.
I know you already made it clear that you would move quickly, but fans and sponsors won’t think like that.
Jane
Mom, please.
That’s a lot to think about at once.
Ilya
You are all scared for me but i do not think it will be bad
Like i said i would rather miss anything than miss shane the way i have for all these years
Yuna
That’s really sweet of you, Ilya.
David
We’re happy you kids found each other
Jane
Thanks, dad.
Ilya
Yes means a lot coming from you
David
Come over on wednesday, ok?
We’ll make a fun evening out of it
You guys don’t have any other plans right?
Jane
Not particularly.
Ilya
No we do not
We will come
Yuna
Great! Love you, boys.
Jane
Love you too, mom.
July 18, 2017 at 3:28 PM
Jane
Tell me when you board, please.
And when you land.
Lily
do not worry i was already planning on doing that
Jane
Ok, good.
This sucks.
Lily
sucks a lot
but we have plans to make it suck less
Jane
No, I don't mean the distance.
Well, that sucks too.
But me letting you walk into that airport on your own.
I wanted to come with you and kiss you goodbye at the gate.
Is that seriously too much to ask?
Lily
it shouldn’t be but we both know better
i would honestly prefer not leaving at all
one day, shane
one day you will kiss me for all the world to see and we will not give a fuck
Jane
Yeah, that’s going to feel really good.
Did you get the food dad gave you through security?
Lily
of course
i wrap cooling bag with old newspapers and buried it under my underwear
i am not rookie at sneaking food
Jane
Where did you learn that??
Lily
i think every russian person is born with this skill
i think everyone but americans and canadians can do this
Jane
Do not lump me in with the Americans.
They look like they’re about to elect a psychopath into office.
Lily
no i have faith
they will elect the woman and it will all be ok
Jane
We’ll see how smart they end up being.
You left your green hoodie behind.
Lily
WHAT
that is my favorite
how did i forget
Jane
…
That might be my fault.
*photo of Shane in the driver’s seat, wearing said green hoodie*
Sorry?
Lily
you know what
looks better on you anyway
you get it for summer but now you have to visit and give it back to me
Jane
Would you look at that, another excuse to see you.
How perfect.
Lily
almost like you planned it…
LIKE you planned it…
right…
Jane
Yes.
Like I planned it.
Lily
i am grinning like idiot
people in airport think i am crazy
Jane
You think anyone would notice if I was suddenly in Boston for a few days in August?
Lily
oh my god
do you mean that???
Jane
Yeah, have to return the hoodie somehow, don't I?
Lily
i will turn you invisible don’t worry
Jane
I wish you could actually do that.
Your flight should have started boarding.
Please don’t miss it.
Lily
what??
how do you know that??
are you here?????
Jane
No, of course not.
I have the departure schedule on my phone.
Lily
wow
you still want me to text you when I'm on the plane? or will you know that too?
Jane
No you have to text me.
What if they overbooked and someone took your seat??
I need to know that you’re safely on that plane.
Lily
deal
here you go
*photo of the airplane TV with the lego batman movie pulled up*
Jane
Haha great choice.
I love you.
Lily
я тоже тебя люблю
September 26, 2017 at 9:25 AM
Lily
you are in boston
Jane
How did you know that??
Lily
the air changed
sun got brighter
Jane
It is so cloudy right now but you’re cute I'll let it go.
Lily
ready for the game?
first game of season and it is ours
Jane
Perfect luck, right?
I’m facing you with full strength.
We’re going to kick your asses so hard tonight.
Lily
i don’t think so
i always win the first game we play
Jane
Absolutely not true!!
What about our first game in 2013?
And last year?
Lily
that is two games out of eight
i think i always win the first one
Jane
Ok I'm going to work on changing that.
You aren’t winning this one.
Lily
do your best
don’t you dare go easy on me
Jane
What kind of a question is that???
Of course I won't.
Don’t you try going easy either.
Lily
no way
it is hottest thing in the world when we compete on the ice
Jane
Is your coach giving you first face off?
Lily
depends on if your coach gives it to you
Jane
You know people love seeing us do the first one.
What do you think my “dollar signs in his eyes” coach wants?
Lily
hmm yes good point
i’ll see you out there first then
Jane
Good. I get to start the game happy.
Lily
you still have my address from last year, right?
Jane
Of course.
Today is going to be such a good day.
8:31 PM
Lily
did not get to tell you on the ice
your last goal was fucking beautiful
i almost do not care that you won because of it
fucking perfect shot
Jane
:))))
I know, right?
It felt more fluid than usual.
I’m happy I could score anything at all after the check Connors gave me.
Lily
what??
i did not see anything
Jane
Yeah, didn’t expect you to.
It happened right when Comeau dropped gloves on you.
What the hell did you say to him??
Lily
nothing!!
just that katie would probably be happy to see him tonight
Jane
Who the fuck is katie??
Lily
his mistress
Jane
YOU SAID THAT MID GAME??
Lily
what? he is asshole he deserved it
Jane
You know what.
I’m not even going to argue.
I don’t want to know how you found out about her either.
Lily
nothing strange
players just talk more shit about assholes than they do about anyone else
Jane
Yeah, that checks out.
I'm on my way.
Lily
amazing
door is unlocked ))