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Shane 😘❤️❤️❤️😘🍆

Today 10:49 PM
I’m heading to the airport.
?
You are not supposed to fly back until tomorrow?
Are you alright?
I’m not going to Montreal.
I’m flying to Tampa.
I’m coming to you.
Sweetheart.
I’m so tired of this, Ilya.
I can’t do it anymore.
All this hiding, and we can’t even be together when it really matters?
Fuck that. Fuck all of it. I’m coming to Florida.
I choose you. Always.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Are you going to tell me not to come?
Of course not.
I need you here. Please hurry.
I’ll tell the pilot to hurry the fuck up ❤️ I’m paying him enough.
Don’t drink too much, because we’re going to have a lot of really emotional sex when I get there, and I can’t have your dick going limp on me.
He would NEVER.
❤️

Roz 🫡

Today 8:17 AM
Holy shit.
HOLY SHIT.
Shane Hollander is naked in your bed.
Shane Hollander is NAKED in your bed.
Troy.
Breathe.
I need you to be fucking normal about something for once in your life.
Right. Sorry.
Holy shit.
Sorry, that’s my last one.
I have so many questions, man.
I will answer one.
And then we are going to move on.
He’s really fucking hot.
🤨
My English is not the best, but that does not sound like a question.
Shit. Sorry.
How long?
Years.
Fuck.
So, it’s serious?
That’s two questions. I know you can at least count to two.
Sorry.
Stop apologizing!
Sorry!
Sorry, I didn’t mean to apologize.
I don’t know how to get out of this cycle.
Fine, yes. It is very serious. He’s the love of my life.
Fuck.
I haven’t admitted that to anyone who isn’t a therapist in a long time.
Whoa.
He flew here last night after the accident.
Holy shit, I almost forgot about that because Shane Hollander is naked in your bed.
You can stop saying that at any time.
And why the fuck did you let yourself into my room?
I’m sorry!
Fuck, there I go again.
But I am.
I just really needed someone to talk to, and I just figured you were asleep.
Did I wake Shane up?
No.
There was a lot of crying and orgasms last night.
He sleeps like the dead after that.
Can’t wait to explain to him that you know he’s here when he wakes up.
That will go over well.
Are you okay?
Uh, yeah.
Seeing Shane Hollander naked in your bed kinda made me forget about a lot of things.
Barrett.
You and Shane Hollander.
Wow.
I kind of thought you already figured that out?
What? How would I have done that?
The night I told you I was bi, you made a comment about Shane and me being close.
I thought you at least had an idea.
Oh.
Yeah. Fuck.
Seriously, that idea went in one ear and out the other.
Haven’t thought about it once since then.
Is now a weird time to tell you that I almost asked you for his number once?
Yes.
And we will circle back to that once we are back home.
I need your help to keep the guys away.
I know I am being a shitty captain, but I need to be with Shane today.
Can you handle that? Can you cover for me?
You’re not a shitty captain.
And I’ve been lying to myself and everyone else for most of my life. I’m sure I can handle this.
I’ve got you.
❤️

The One Where We Talk About Roz

Today 9:21 AM
Hazy
Has anyone heard from Roz? He seemed pretty shaken up last night. I’m worried about him.
Bood
To be fair, I think we were all shaken up by that.
I saw him! He’s fine, I just left his room a few minutes ago.
Dykstra
Oh, good. I’m going to go see if I can borrow his headphones. He said he’d let me test them out before I decided to buy some.
ONN
nO.
Don’t do that!!!!!
That’s a terrible idea.
Dykstra
But you said he was fine?
He’s sick.
Like sick, sick.
He’s throwing up everywhere.
It was a war zone in there.
Hazy
Fuck. I’ll go check on him. See if he needs anything.
You can’t do that!
Bood
But he’s that sick, and you just left him?
I’m going out to get him medicine.
Dykstra
I could have sworn I just saw you pacing around the pool…
Walking off a leg cramp. I’m leaving now.
Hazy
Do you want me to come with you?
NO.
I’ll go. It’s fine. You all carry on.
Bood
You good, dude?
Totally fine.
❤️❤️❤️✌🏻☀️🏖️😎😎☀️☀️😸🍎😎🍎🍎
Hazy
That’s a concerning amount of emojis.
Bood
Are those your most used or did you have to go hunt for them?
LOL you guys are the best.
Don’t go to Roz’s room.
See you!

Roz 🫡

Today 10:18 AM
Putting some supplies outside your room door.
Three boxes of condoms?
Really?
There’s lube too!
I got you the nice stuff.
And I figured if anyone could use that many, it would be you.
I respect that.
I told Shane you found out he's here, and he says thank you for your help, and that he’s sorry he was ever jealous of you.
I left out the part where you saw him sleeping naked.
You’re welcome.
Wait, he was jealous of me?
Shane Hollander was jealous of ME?
Fuck, what a day.
Stop texting me now so I can make use of these condoms.
🫡

🍎 Harris Drover 🍎

Today 10:31 AM
Hey!
Just wanted to check on you!
You ran out pretty quick this morning, and I know last night was crazy for a lot of reasons.
I didn’t know if you wanted to talk at all?
Yeah. I’m great.
Never better.
Just busy.
Busy?
Doing fun things, I hope!
Not really.
Well, I’m going to go down to the beach soon if you want to join!
Might be good to relax a bit.
Or there’s a Starbucks up the street if you want to get coffee?
Not sure.
Lots to do.
If Roz says I can, maybe I can meet up with you later.
Ilya is dictating how you spend your time?
Oh.
Sorry.
My phone autocorrected coach to Roz.
Wiebe is dictating how you spend your time?
Yeah. He’s a real drill sergeant, you know.
Super tough.
Weird.
He comes across as the complete opposite.
Well, you know what they say.
You never really know somebody until they’re your hockey coach.
I don’t think I’ve heard that one.
Talk to you later!
Okay ❤️
Bye.

The One Where We Talk About Roz

Today 12:15 PM
Bood
I just saw Roz getting into the elevator with a tumbler of scotch and what looked like a vodka cranberry?
I thought he was sick?
Dykstra
Drinking through the illness. What a legend.
He is!
Or he was at least.
I swear it was bad.
Maybe he was just hungover from last night?
He was at the bar longer than I was.
I bet the medicine I got him kicked in!
He probably just needs lots of rest!
Still best to leave him alone, I think.
Hazy
I dunno.
If he’s double fisting and it’s barely noon, I don’t think he’s okay.
Bood
Yeah, especially if one of those drinks is a vodka cranberry.
He once knocked a glass out of my hand when I suggested we make screwdrivers for a team breakfast.
Dykstra
That man does not play with vodka.
Hazy
I’ll go check on him.
Bood, do you want to come?
No kneeedd!!!!!
I’m already OMW.
I’ll check back in ASAIC.
BRB.
Dykstra
Okay, now he’s using a bunch of acronyms?
Maybe we’re concerned about the wrong person…
Hazy
I’m impressed you know the word acronym.
Dykstra
Thanks, Hazy ❤️

Roz 🫡

Today 12:20 PM
Dude, WTF?
Bood just saw you getting drinks at the bar and taking them up to your room!
I told them you were sick earlier!
You didn’t tell ME that.
I thought you said you could handle this.
Shit.
Small oversight.
Doing the best I can on a very limited budget, here.
But honestly, it was the vodka cranberry that really gave you away.
Fuck.
Shane is very good at many things, but liquor isn’t one of them.
I told them I’m checking on you.
Just STAY IN YOUR ROOM.
Please.
I can feel my hair turning gray, and I’m too young for that.
By all means, let me save your vanity.
That’s so fucking rich coming from you.
And so sorry you have to spend all day in a hotel room with your hot boyfriend and a week’s supply of condoms.
Oh, yes.
My super hot boyfriend whose phone number you wanted?
Oop.
Talk to you later!
Stay in your fucking room!!

The One Where We Talk About Roz

Today 12:36 PM
He’s good!!
Just stressed from last night.
I put him to bed and told him to rest, so I don’t think we’ll see him for the rest of the day.
Hazy
You’re sure he’s okay?
I kinda want to put eyes on him just for my own peace of mind.
nOo.
He’s fine!!!!
Let me ease whatever anxiety you have.
Dykstra
No offense, buddy, but you’re not doing a very good job.
Bood
Roz looked fine when I saw him.
Hazy
Well, good. Hopefully, all he needs is rest.
But you seem stressed, Troy. Do you want me to send the doctor to your room to check on you?
We’ve all been through a lot.
It’s normal not to be okay after something like what we experienced.
I’m fine.
Sooooo fine.
I feel so good, I think I might go run a 10k or something on the sand.
Harris mentioned going to the beach.
I like the beach.
And Harris.
A totally normal amount.
Bood
O…kay.
Dykstra
Do you mind if I join you?
I feel like I have a ton of nervous energy to burn off.
Oh. Well.
I run really fast.
Dykstra
I’m sure I can keep up!
I mean, I normally run fast, but I can’t today because of the leg cramp I had earlier.
Wouldn’t want to slow you down.
Best go without me.
See you all at dinner maybe!!

Mom

Today 1:41 PM
Hi, honey.
Are you okay?
No.
Why did no one tell me having real friends could be so stressful?
I meant because of the plane?
I just saw the news.
God.
I keep forgetting about that.
Quite a thing to forget!
I’m okay.
I promise.
Where are you right now?
New Zealand.
Isn’t it like 5 in the morning there?
Yes.
Do you want to talk about whatever friend situation you have going on?
I’ll call you later.
I’ve gotta go make sure I don’t fuck anything else up.
You would not believe what I’ve been through today.
I can believe it.
I’m sure you’re doing just fine, kiddo.
Get some rest ❤️
You, too!
Proud of you.
I think you might be the only one in the entire world that is.
Impossible.

The One Where We Talk About Roz

Today 2:10 PM
Dykstra
So, I was walking to the elevator and saw a hotel worker outside Roz’s room with room service.
Hazy
Oh, good!
I’m glad he’s feeling well enough to eat.
Dykstra
It was a lot of food.
That’s not weird.
Why is that weird?
Roz eats a lot. We all do.
Bood
Yeah, we are hockey bros, so that’s not really unusual.
Dykstra
Yeah. True.
Except, along with the burger and fries, there was definitely salmon on the tray.
Hazy
I’ve seen Roz eat fish before.
Granted, it’s mostly battered in beer, but still.
He lived in Boston for a long time.
I’m sure he’s had a lot of fish in his life.
Dykstra
Okay. But also on the tray was plain salad.
Like, nothing on it except a lemon wedge.
Bood
😳
Hazy
Well. That is a little odd.
Dykstra
Guys, I think he has someone in the room with him.
NO he doesn’t!!!
There’s no one there!
I’ve been in the room.
He’s definitely alone.
Dykstra
Maybe they were hiding when you were in his room.
Hazy
People can hide in closets, you know. Metaphorically and literally.
Bood
And besides, dude, it’s not a big deal.
He doesn’t so much anymore that I know of, but Roz used to be notorious for road hookups.
I wouldn’t blame him one bit for wanting some comfort after last night.
Right.
Totally. Comfort sex with a stranger.
That’s a thing some people do.
Definitely doesn’t have to be with someone you’re in love with.
Bood
🤨
Why are you bringing up being in love?
Do you know something?
Dykstra
Yeah, you’ve been really weird today. Like, more so than usual.
What gives?
Bood
Is this why you’ve been trying to keep us away from Roz’s room all day?
Hazy
This is the chat where we talk about Roz.
It’s in the name.
I don’t want to get into the legality of it all, but you are obligated to share what you know about Roz.
For the good of the team and all that.
Forget I said that!
No one loves anyone!
I know nothing!!!!!!
Roz is clearly just having meaningless sex with someone who wants salmon afterwards with a boring side salad and a fucking cranberry vodka because they can’t hold their liquor.
Clearly, I should have bought some protein bars along with the condoms.
Bood
I am…so confused.
It’s for the best.
I would give anything to be in the dark right now.
Ignorance is bliss.
Stay away from Roz’s room!!

Roz 🫡

Today 2:32 PM
You couldn’t have shared a plate for once?!!
I am too many orgasms deep to even try to understand whatever you’re saying.
🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

Hayden Pike

Today 3:48 PM
Just checking in to make sure Ilya’s okay.
He’s fine.
We talked a lot of stuff out, and it’s been really good.
Thanks for pushing me to go.
What you said really hit home.
What did I say?
That thing about if Jackie were in a plane accident, nothing could keep you from going to her?
OH.
Yeah, that was pretty good, huh?
Glad I could help.
When are you flying back?
Tonight, I think.
Let me know when you land and everything.
And don’t tell him I checked on him.
Wouldn’t dream of it.

Ilya + Shane + Shane's Friend

Today 3:53 PM
Awww, Hayden ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You love me SO much!!
Jackie Pike's Worst Half
Shane, you RAT!
Shane 😘❤️❤️❤️😘🍆
I didn’t tell him!
He’s lying next to me in bed!
Yes, I have spent all day ravishing him.
Jackie Pike's Worst Half
I can’t stand either one of you.
Be safe coming home. Both of you.
For whatever reason.
❤️❤️
Shane 😘❤️❤️❤️😘🍆
🐀

Roz 🫡

Today 4:08 PM
Okay.
One more favor.
Oh, god.
I don’t know if I can manage anything else.
It’s already been a fucking disaster.
I am shocked.
You are usually so put together and composed.
What do you want?
I have to sneak Shane out for his flight.
Do you think we can come up with a reason for the whole team to be in one place so he can leave without being seen?
Fuck, I don’t know.
Maybe.
Or well.
I think I know someone who could make it happen, but I’d have to involve him slightly.
And he might be kind of annoyed with me right now.
You fucked up with Harris already?
How would you even know that?
You texted me over and over and then got a key to my room because you needed to talk about something.
The only person I know who makes you more of an idiot than you already are is Harris.
Rude.
Fair. But rude.
I’ll try, okay?
Good. I trust you.
And hey.
Barrett.
If you’re about to say I’m a good friend, please save it, because I’m not emotionally stable right now.
I was just going to recommend the salmon if you were going to order room service.
I ate some off of Shane’s body earlier and it was quite good.
Fuck you, Roz.
And you are a good friend.
😭

🍎 Harris Drover 🍎

Today 4:29 PM
I need your help, but you can’t ask me why.
Are you okay?
Are you in some kind of danger?
What can I do?
I’m fine.
I promise.
Physically, anyway.
I’ll probably need a therapist to unpack this day emotionally, but whatever.
Can you think of any reason to have a team meeting?
I need everyone together in the same space.
Uh.
Well.
Actually, we should probably meet about posting things about the accident.
I finally got some guidance on it, so let me talk with Wiebe and then I’ll get right back with you ❤️
But you’re sure you’re okay?
Yeah, I’m just helping a friend.
A really good friend who, weirdly, I think would do the same for me, even though I wouldn’t deserve it in the slightest.
Thanks, Harris.
You’re a godsend.
And I promise I’ll talk to you about us touching dicks last night for as long as you want afterwards.
Oh.
Wow. Okay.
Looking forward to that ❤️

The One Where We Talk About Roz

Today 6:01 PM
Bood
We could be sitting on the beach right now.
Dykstra
Yeah, I think this is definitely one of those ‘could have been an email’ meetings.
Hazy
And we didn’t even get seats next to each other.
Worst fucking trip ever.
It’s not Harris’ fault.
He’s just doing what the league tells him to.
Bood
We love Harris!
He’s the best.
Just wish his meeting timing was better.
Dykstra
You seem calmer, Barrett.
I told you all I was fine!
Or I will be once this fucking day is over.
Hazy
I feel that.
Hey, why is Roz looking at his phone like that?
He looks really concerned and hasn’t made a single funny comment the entire meeting.
Maybe he really is sick?
Bood
He does look really concerned.
Maybe things didn’t go so well with his companion?

Shane 😘❤️❤️❤️😘🍆

Today 6:04 PM
Have you left yet?
No.
Shane.
You have to hurry.
This meeting isn’t going to last long.
I know.
But what if I didn’t leave?
What if I stayed?
I can’t guarantee I can get you out of here without anyone seeing you.
I’m amazed Troy even managed to pull this off.
Maybe I don’t care about that anymore.
Sweetheart.
We don’t have to do this now.
We can take time to figure it out.
We’ve wasted enough time already.
Shane.

The One Where We Talk About Roz

Today 6:10 PM
Bood
HOLY SHIT.
Is that Shane Hollander?!
Glad someone else had that reaction.
Hazy
The fuck is he doing here?
Is he walking towards Roz?
Dykstra
Are they holding hands?!??!
They’d better be after all I’ve been through.
Bood
What’s he saying to him?
Can you hear?!
Hazy
Something about he’s staying the night again?
Wait.
Oh. Holy fuck.
Bood
WAHT
Oh my god.
Shane Hollander is kissing Roz?!?
Dykstra
Okay, did we actually die on the plane, and this is purgatory or something?
Hazy
Oh. Oh!
They’re making a statement.
Dykstra
They’ve been together for years?!
How the fuck?
Bood
Shit.
Look at how they look at each other.
How the hell have they managed to hide that?
It’s like the physical embodiment of lovestruck loons.
Hazy
Wow.
This is a lot to process.
Bood
They look unfairly good together.
Dykstra
Hollander is stupid pretty.
You should see him naked.
Bood
🤨
I’m going to need you to expand on that really fast.
I dunno if there’s enough alcohol in the world for that.
But I’m willing to try.

🍎 Harris Drover 🍎

Today 8:51 PM
Hey, remember when you said we could talk?
Can I collect on that now?
Sure.
Do you want me to come to your room?
Yes. I do.
But first, can you stop by Ilya and Shane’s room and grab some of the condoms you bought them?
I have a feeling we might need them.
Are you saying what I think you are?
Yes, Troy.
At the risk of sounding overly eager.
I would like to touch dicks again and maybe do a lot more than that.
If you’re up for it.
At the risk of sounding overly eager.
FUCK yes.

Roz 🫡

Today 9:59 PM
Hey, Barrett.
Shane Hollander is naked in my bed.
😑
Hilarious.
You are welcome to come watch.
Shane will pretend that he doesn’t like it, but deep down, he will love it.
As lovely as that sounds, I am currently naked in Harris’ bed so.
I’ll have to take a permanent raincheck on that.
!!!!!!!!!
I am so proud 🥹
My baby gays grow up so fast.
I will leave some supplies outside your door.
Goodnight, Roz.
You’re a good friend.
The best ❤️