Therapy is Good for the Soul
Chapter 3
The day of the Summer Games had finally arrived an Bailey was running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off. It’s hard to believe her idea of a few adapted softball games between various rehabilitation centers around Boston had grown into this wonderful event consisting of adapted sports activities and carnival games at the TD Gardens. As stressed as she was leading up to the event, it was still one of her favorite days of the year. She loved that this day allowed over 500 patients to be athletes versus spectators and for their families to cheer them on.
Just as Bailey finished her final pep talk and meeting with the staff and volunteers her phone rang. “Hi, Jessica. Yes, I’ll meet you where they are setting up the mini rink. See you in a few.”
Oh great, he’s here! Bailey sarcastically thought when she saw Seguin as she walked closer to meet Jessica and the Bruin players attending the event. Her mind immediately flashed to their last encounter where he was clearly hitting on her. She knew he had quite the reputation and sure as hell didn’t want to become another notch on his belt. “I’m no puck fuck and I’ll be dammed if I let anyone think I am!” she aggravatedly said under her breath as she continued toward them.
Jessica greeted Bailey with a hug and then they turned towards the Bruins. “Hi, I’m Ba” was all she could get out before Tyler cut her off “Bay, right? We met at a game earlier this year when Bergy got hurt, remember.”
“Bailey, actually and trust me I don’t have a problem with my memory.” She stated curtly and then turned her focus to the others. Bailey’s cold tone wasn’t lost on any of the guys. Marchy thought it was awesome, that a girl was actually giving Segs a hard time noted by the huge smirk on his face. Tyler however was dumbfounded; for the life of him he couldn’t figure out why this girl was giving him such a hard time. Until now, he never had difficulty talking to girls and wining them over with his charisma.
Bailey’s tone softened as she spoke to the group. “ Thank you so much for volunteering your time to help during this special event. The Bruins organization has been a huge support to Boston Children’s Hospital and the Summer Games event each year. Thank you for that!! Basically, we want y’all to hang out here and play street hockey with all the patients and their siblings. There will be a few Occupational and Physical Therapists to help make any necessary adaptations needed for the patients. Please don’t hesitate to ask them any questions. We also have a table set-up for y’all to take turns signing autographs. Your organization was extremely generous this year and donated enough jerseys for each patient registered for the Games. I am sure some of them will want them signed too. I’ll be roaming around all day, but Jessica has my number if you need me. Thank you again for your help today! Do y’all have any questions for me?”
“How many kids are coming today?” Andrew asked.
“We have over 500 patients with a variety of disabilities from various pediatric rehab centers around Boston registered.Approximately 650 siblings will also be attending. All of the events relate to skills the patients work on in therapy. The patients have been told they are athletes in training and today is the big competition. Every patient will get a ribbon at the events and a medal during the closing ceremonies. ” Bailey replied with a huge sense of pride.
“ It’s an amazing event that Bailey and all these therapists have put together. These kids will inspire you today!” Bergeron told the guys.
“Thank you for the kind words. I encourage y’all to check out all the different events and activities today. Now, if you’ll excuse me I need to get ready for the Opening Ceremonies.” Tyler was lost in his thoughts as he stared at Bailey as she walked away.
“Segs got it bad! He can’t take his eyes off of her.” Andrew said.
“Yeah, too bad she can’t stand him. I’m pretty sure I can hit that before him.” Machy laughed.
“None of you will ‘hit that’! She’s a nice girl and is NOT a puck bunny.” Jessica exclaimed.
“Come on, and lets get ready for the Games.” With that they all moved on.
Just as Bailey finished her final pep talk and meeting with the staff and volunteers her phone rang. “Hi, Jessica. Yes, I’ll meet you where they are setting up the mini rink. See you in a few.”
Oh great, he’s here! Bailey sarcastically thought when she saw Seguin as she walked closer to meet Jessica and the Bruin players attending the event. Her mind immediately flashed to their last encounter where he was clearly hitting on her. She knew he had quite the reputation and sure as hell didn’t want to become another notch on his belt. “I’m no puck fuck and I’ll be dammed if I let anyone think I am!” she aggravatedly said under her breath as she continued toward them.
Jessica greeted Bailey with a hug and then they turned towards the Bruins. “Hi, I’m Ba” was all she could get out before Tyler cut her off “Bay, right? We met at a game earlier this year when Bergy got hurt, remember.”
“Bailey, actually and trust me I don’t have a problem with my memory.” She stated curtly and then turned her focus to the others. Bailey’s cold tone wasn’t lost on any of the guys. Marchy thought it was awesome, that a girl was actually giving Segs a hard time noted by the huge smirk on his face. Tyler however was dumbfounded; for the life of him he couldn’t figure out why this girl was giving him such a hard time. Until now, he never had difficulty talking to girls and wining them over with his charisma.
Bailey’s tone softened as she spoke to the group. “ Thank you so much for volunteering your time to help during this special event. The Bruins organization has been a huge support to Boston Children’s Hospital and the Summer Games event each year. Thank you for that!! Basically, we want y’all to hang out here and play street hockey with all the patients and their siblings. There will be a few Occupational and Physical Therapists to help make any necessary adaptations needed for the patients. Please don’t hesitate to ask them any questions. We also have a table set-up for y’all to take turns signing autographs. Your organization was extremely generous this year and donated enough jerseys for each patient registered for the Games. I am sure some of them will want them signed too. I’ll be roaming around all day, but Jessica has my number if you need me. Thank you again for your help today! Do y’all have any questions for me?”
“How many kids are coming today?” Andrew asked.
“We have over 500 patients with a variety of disabilities from various pediatric rehab centers around Boston registered.Approximately 650 siblings will also be attending. All of the events relate to skills the patients work on in therapy. The patients have been told they are athletes in training and today is the big competition. Every patient will get a ribbon at the events and a medal during the closing ceremonies. ” Bailey replied with a huge sense of pride.
“ It’s an amazing event that Bailey and all these therapists have put together. These kids will inspire you today!” Bergeron told the guys.
“Thank you for the kind words. I encourage y’all to check out all the different events and activities today. Now, if you’ll excuse me I need to get ready for the Opening Ceremonies.” Tyler was lost in his thoughts as he stared at Bailey as she walked away.
“Segs got it bad! He can’t take his eyes off of her.” Andrew said.
“Yeah, too bad she can’t stand him. I’m pretty sure I can hit that before him.” Machy laughed.
“None of you will ‘hit that’! She’s a nice girl and is NOT a puck bunny.” Jessica exclaimed.
“Come on, and lets get ready for the Games.” With that they all moved on.
LOVIN' THIS STORY!!!!! OMG, SO GOOD!!!! :D
2/17/19