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MAY 2014
Kip: I hope it’s not weird, and this is super late, but congratulations on gold at the Olympics. I watched the game, you were terrific.
Scott: I miss you
Scott: <<delete
Scott: I wish
Scott: <<delete
Scott: I wore the smoothie socks for luck. Thank you!
Kip: Glad to know they still work for you
SEPTEMBER 2014
Scott: I know this is out of the blue, but did you start grad school? I was by Columbia and realized I never knew what you decided.
Kip: Yep, I started at NYU a week ago. It’s been exciting. Thanks for thinking of me.
FEBRUARY 2015
Kip: Fuck Rosanov and Fuck Boston
Kip: Fuck I was drunk when I sent that, sorry. But I stand by the second part. Fuck Boston
Scott: Fuck Rosanov too. He’s an asshole.
Kip: You’ll play them again this season, right?
Scott: Next month, at home
Kip: You’ll get him next time
Scott: Thanks. It’s nice to hear from you.
Kip: You too.
JULY 2015
Scott: I’m in Florence and I wish I had someone with your brain here because I’m barely appreciating the basics of all this art.
Kip: Florence is on my bucket list! Did you see David?
Scott: He made me blush.
Kip: Don’t be a prude, he’s a masterpiece.
Scott: He’s got nothing on you
Scott: <<delete
Scott: I hope you get a chance to see it in person
Kip: yeah. Someday.
NOVEMBER 2015
Kip: Are you ok? That looked like a really hard hit.
Scott: Hey, sorry, they were observing me overnight. Yeah, I’m ok. I’ll just be limping for a few weeks.
Scott: You watched my game?
Scott: <<delete
Kip: That sucks. You need anything?
Kip: I can’t believe I wrote that
Kip: <<delete
Kip: Ignore that?
Kip: <<delete
Scott: just you
Scott: <<delete
Scott: Thanks for the thought, but I’m all set up.
Kip: ok, hope you heal up soon
Scott: Thanks, Kip
MAY 2016
Scott: Did I see you listed as a docent for MoMA?
Kip: It’s just an internship, but yeah!
Scott: They’re lucky to have you!
Kip: aren’t you in the playoffs? How do you have time to be at museums?
Scott: Life is pretty much just hockey with the occassional canape at whatever fundraiser is happening this week
Kip: It’s much less glamarous, since I’m just studying and working, but I get that.
Scott: Does that mean you aren’t seeing anybody?
Scott: <<delete
Scott: How’s your dad?
Kip: He’s good. Keeps talking about retirement but I don’t think he’s gonna do it yet
Kip: when are you retiring?
Kip: <<delete
Kip: I’d better not keep you. Good luck tonight!
Scott: oh, yeah, thanks. And congratulations on the internship!
Kip: 😊
OCTOBER 2016
Kip: The Post got a good picture of you the other day. Your face is plastered everywhere I look, lol
Scott: oh god, sorry about that
Kip: Didn’t say I was complaining. You always look good in a tux 😉
Scott: Not as good as you
Scott: <<delete
Scott: Good to know I’ve still got it
Scott: Did you graduate?
Kip: Oh, yeah, in June. I’m full time at a gallery downtown.
Kip: How are you doing? In general, I mean
Scott: You know, keeping busy. Congratulations on graduating! Sounds like you’re doing well.
Kip: I keep trying to move on, but I’m not over you
Kip: <<delete
Kip: Pretty much. I love my job.
Kip: Why am I still in love with you?
Kip: <<delete
Scott: So, are you seeing anybody?
Scott: <<delete
Kip: I gotta run. Guess I’ll be seeing your face around!
Scott: Glad to hear you’re doing well. Take care, Kip
JANUARY 2017
Kip: I’m actually standing in Florence in front of David, and you definitely undersold it.
Scott: I told you I’m hopeless with art!
Kip: How can you feel anything but awe when looking at this??
Scott: I’ve seen you. It can’t compare.
Scott: <<delete
Scott: if I ever get back there I’ll try to feel the right amount of awe.
Kip: God, this place is fucking amazing.
Kip: I wish you were here.
Kip: <<delete
Kip: I don’t have enough time to see everything. I’m going to have to come back someday.
Scott: I want to be the one to take you so badly it hurts
Scott: <<delete
Scott: It’ll happen.
Kip: I really hope so
MARCH 2017
Scott: We have a friends and family game next week. Any chance you want a ticket? I have two, if your dad, or someone, wants to come too.
Scott: <<delete
APRIL 2017
Kip: I got a blueberry smoothie today and thought of you.
Kip: <<delete
Kip: Who am I kidding, I think about you everyday, smoothie or not. Elena thinks I should see a therapist. Or she would if she knew.
Kip: <<delete
MAY 2017:
Scott: I saw Elena last night at the gala. She was a good friend, stayed across the room at all times so there was no chance we’d wind up in the same conversation and I could ask how you’re doing.
Kip: Oh yeah? She didn’t say anything.
Scott: Like I said, she’s a good friend.
Scott: I should probably be leaving you alone.
Kip: It’s been three years.
Scott: I know, I swear I’m not stalking
Kip: No, I mean, at some point there’s a chance we could just be friends, right?
Kip: Or at least friendly?
Kip: I mean we don’t have to. I don’t want to presume.
Scott: No, friends would be good. Really good.
Scott: Maybe after the playoffs we could get lunch, catch up
Kip: That might be nice.
Kip: maybe let me know when things slow down for you
Scott: I will. I’d like to catch up with you some time.
Kip: It’s date
Kip: no, wait, it’s not a date
Kip: Just lunch. You know what I mean
Scott: I do.
Kip: Good luck with the semifinals
Scott: I really appreciate it
JUNE 2017
Kip: YOU’RE IN THE FINALS!!!!!!!
Scott: I haven’t stopped smiling
Kip: I’m so happy for you! You deserve it!
Kip: I got tickets to game 5. Any chance you can win the whole thing at that one?
Scott: I will do my best!
Scott: You’re really going to be there?
Kip: Dad won tickets in a raffle at work. So don’t win too quickly, ok? Game 5, remember.
Scott: did you get enough? I mean, if you’re seeing someone and need an extra ticket I can probably get one.
Kip: Oh.
Kip: I’m good, thanks.
Kip: It’s a package of three tickets, so I’ll probably just bring Dad and Elena. She thinks your goalie is hot.
Scott: I’m not going to pass that on because he’s got too much ego as it is.
Kip: I think he’s kind of earned it this season.
Scott: Are you checking out my goalie too?
Scott: <<delete
Scott: I’m really glad to know you’ll be in the stands
Kip: well, don’t win too soon and I’ll see you on the ice!
TWO DAYS AGO
Kip: Holy cow, tomorrow is Game 5, and you could win it all!
Scott: Will you still be there?
Kip: I wouldn’t miss it!
Scott: where are your seats?
Kip: Lower bowl, I think 106 section?
Scott: oh, great seats. Ok, good to know.
Kip: Good luck, I’ll be cheering for you
Scott: I have my smoothie socks, that’s all the luck I need.
Kip: those can’t be the same socks??
Scott: Well, full disclosure I did have to buy some back ups for regular games. But I still have the originals for the important games.
Kip: I’m looking forward to tomorrow. I’m so proud of you.
Scott: You have no idea how much that means to me.
Kip: You’ll be amazing.
Scott: I can’t wait to see you.
Scott: <<delete
Scott: You guys have a great time
Kip: We will!
LAST NIGHT
I was scared before, I wasn’t ready, and it made me fuck up the best thing that ever happened to me. This is the best day of my career, but it’s incomplete without you. If you want to just be a friend I called down to the ice, I can do that. But if you don’t want me to kiss you, you’d better say something because right now I want you more than anything I’ve ever wanted. And I want the whole world to know about it.
TODAY
Kip: You want pancakes for breakfast?
Scott: Are you ordering?
Kip: I’m making them.
Scott: God you’re amazing. Can I fuck you?
Kip: Absolutely. You want to eat first, or…
Scott: Or. I pick “or”. Forever.