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Saturday May 10th, 2031
If you asked Shane Hollander how he would describe himself. He would say organized, methodical if you will. And that wasn't a bad thing in his opinion. It worked for him. And his close friends and family had accepted this. Embraced it at some points, which has led to Shane feeling like he has too much control when he's now in a place where he doesn't need to be.
Shane really hadn't changed much about his morning routine that day. He still woke up before the sun did, opening the curtains to bathe his husband in sunlight when dawn eventually rose. He still walked Anya and did yoga on the deck of the cottage, he still took his morning shower and his skincare. He just happened to also add some new products from an old friend of his skincare line.
Thursday, May 8th, 2031 (two days before)
9:00AM
⊹ ࣪ ˖ Shane couldn't hide the smile that grew on his face when he opened the package from Joe a few days prior, it wasn't a huge gift. Just a PR package with a very sweet handwritten note from his friend wishing him a happy birthday (and a small request to post the products to help get his brand going). Shane didn't declare himself as an “influencer” per say. But he always liked supporting the businesses that were actually important to him (especially after spending so many years doing mindless sponsorships for his hockey career). And besides, it was cool of Joe to be so passionate about donating to LGBTQIA+ charities using his company and being able to tell his story and experiences about being a queer figure skater.
⋆˙⟡ Looking back, Ilya should've seen the signs, but alas Ilya was confused when the package arrived. Shane looked close to tears when he read the note attached to the box that housed a plethora of moisturizers Ilya never understood the hype about.
⊹ ࣪ ˖ When Shane felt Ilya's arms wrap around his waist he quickly shoved the card back into the box. Seriously Ilya? Reading someone else's birthday cards? Weird. I mean maybe he needed ideas of what to write to Shane but he could've been more casual about snooping.
⋆˙⟡ Okay. Shane's definitely hiding something. Who is this man sending his incredible husband? This was so random but apparently so heart felt? Ilya could've sworn Shane had never looked that touched by any random gift Ilya had given him. He had to figure out what was going on.
9:30 AM
Best Captain Ever:
Guys
Problem
Urgent
TEAM
Swiss baby angel:
Yes :(
R u ok??
Best Captain Ever:
Omg im going to die and the only one coming to save me is Luca
you all are terrible
Swiss baby angel:
Rude ??? what did i do hello
Best Captain Ever:
Barret everyone can see youre reading these and not responding
Apple Farmer:
Hes laughing at you guys sorry 😂😂😂
Swiss baby angel:
The millennial emojis i actually cannot
Apple Farmer:
Am I not cool enough?? Please don't answer that
Ilya what did you need, are you okay?
Best Captain Ever:
No, I am not okay.
Shane is cheating on me
Apple Farmer:
😂
Hazzy:
😂
Swiss Baby Angel:
😭😭
Barret:
😂
Dykstra:
😂
Bood:
😂
Best Captain Ever:
I'm sorry?? And luca dont cry well do split custody for you
I'm going through a terrible point in my marriage and you're all laughing at me?
This team is terrible.
Apple Farmer:
Ilya im sorry but theres absolutely no way shane would cheat on you
Best Captain Ever:
Some secret admirer of his is sending him expensive skin care and shane is close to tears at the notes he's sending
Apple Farmer:
Ilya
When did these packages come
Best Captain Ever:
Today i think!!
Swiss baby angel:
Umm cap
Best Captain Ever:
I cant believe he would do this to me
10 years of marriage and just to throw it away
And he reads the message in front of me !!
And then hides it when i try and read
100% cheating.
Barret:
That's nice Roz.
Harris wants me to invite you guys to his families farm in a few days
Are yall busy on the 11th?
Best Captain Ever:
why cant we do the 10th. That's a Saturday everyone should be free.
Swiss baby angel:
Ummm
Barret:
Dude
Apple farmer:
🤦♂️
Best Captain Ever:
Whatever. I need to find lawyer for divorce. You all are no help to me.