All of me

A few months passed and things with Reilly kept getting better and better. Reilly ended his scoring drought. For me, the school year was coming to an end and I only had a month left of classes left and my six year rotation were the only thing standing between me and graduation. Oh and I should mention that playoff season was getting underway.

'Dr. Williams? You wanted to see me?' I said as I knocked on her door.

'Yes Emma. Sit down please.' She says as I sit down. She continues,

'I wanted to talk to you about your upcoming rotations.' She said with a smile on her face.

'Okay.' My heart started beating out of my chest.

'I've been very impressed with you all semester and I have selected a few students to come do their rotations with me for the year and I think you’d be a great addition to the group and we’d be so happy if you joined us.'

'Oh wow. I don't know what to say. That's wonderful. Thank you so much Dr. Williams! When do we get started?' This is so exciting!

'I'll give you all of the needed paper work tomorrow. It will starts in early June.

'Okay perfect. Thank you so much!'

'Before you go, I should probably tell you that this year it won’t be around here but in New York.'

'I'm sorry, in New York?' I swallow.

'Yes. Is that a problem?'

'Uh' I didn't know what to say. I was speechless.

'This is an amazing opportunity for you Emma. I'll give you some time to think about it. Let me know your decision as soon as you make it.' She says as she smiles.

'I know. Thank you! I'll let you know.’ I say as I get up. ‘Have a good day professor.' I say as I close the door.

So many things were running through my mind. This is an amazing opportunity for me but it's in New York. Why New York? I can't drop everything and just leave.

The playoffs were starting and I did not want to mention anything to Reilly just yet. It wasn't like I was going for sure. I had some time to think about it, alone.

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'Hello! Earth to Emma!' I hear Katie say.

'Huh. What happened?' I look at her confused.

'Are you okay? You've been out of it all afternoon.' Katie says.

'I'm sorry. It's just one of those days. I got offered to do my rotations with one of my favorite professors today-'

'That's great Em! So what's the problem?' She says as she sat on the counter.

'Its in New York.'

'New York? Shit.'

'Mhmm' I put my head on the counter.

'What do you want to do?' She asks.

'I want to go, it's an amazing opportunity but I can't just pick up and leave for a year and then come back you know?'

'Its going to be a tough decision but just do what makes you happy. Please! I'm sure Reilly will understand.'

Reilly. She said Reilly. This is what was making my decision so difficult.

'Yeah. Wish it was that easy. The playoffs are about to start soon' I said. 'But I'll do it eventually...I need time to decide.'

Ring Ring.

'Speaking of the handsome devil.' I say as I pick up the phone. Katie laughs.

'Hey babe' I say.

'Hey, are you busy?'

'Nope.'

'What’s wrong?'

'I'm fine. Just having a bad day. Thats all.'

Katie turns around and makes a face. She mouthed 'How does he know?!' I shake my head.

'Aw I'm sorry babe. Want to talk about it?'

'Its nothing important. What's up?'

'Okay, so you know how the first round of playoffs is next week and we are playing against the Redwings?' He says.

'Yes...' Where is he going with this.

'Well my parents are coming into town to watch me and my brother play and I really want you to meet them!' He was really excited.

'Of course! I would love to meet them Reilly.' I said. I was starting to get nervous. Katie looked at me from across the table with her mouth wide open. ‘Oh my God’ She whispered.

‘Shhhh’ as I put my finger across my lips.

'Really?! Great!' He says

'Of course babe!'

'Thank you! Okay I have to get changed. Talk to you later!'

'Bye!'

I hang up the phone.

'I'm meeting the parents!' I shout.

'Oh my god! That's pretty serious.' She says.

'Yep. I'm getting nauseous.' As I took a deep breath.

'They'll love you. Don't sweat it boo!’

I hope so. I thought to myself.

'Now what do you wanna make for dinner?'

I had lost all of my appetite.

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Round 1 playoffs. The Bruins won the NHL Presidents’ Trophy, which is awarded to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. This guaranteed the winners home-ice advantage in all four rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, meaning the first two games were home.

Game 1: Redwings win.

Reilly and I were going to get dinner with his parents, and his brother, Brendan after the game. I decided that it would be a good idea to watch the game with Reilly's parents. I figured it was a comfortable setting and I wanted to get to know them a little better so dinner wasn’t awkward.

Since we were getting dinner after, I decided to look decent. After all I was meeting the family. I started getting nauseous. I wore a white flowy lace shirt, with black skinny jeans, nude booties and a mustard yellow scarf (Showing my bruins pride, of course). I had straightened my hair and applied some makeup.

As I walk over to the section, I see his parents standing outside in the hallway waiting for me. Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Great movie by the way. Emma stop! Okay. Sorry.

Here we go.

'There she is!' His mom says as she opens her arms and pulls me into a warm hug. I was surprised she recognized me right away. After we pull out of the hug, I turn to Mr. Smith.

'Hi, I'm Emma. It is so nice to meet you!' I say as I shake his dad's hand. Praying my hands weren’t clammy since I was so nervous.

'Its finally nice to meet you, young lady. Reilly has told us so much about you.' He says.

'Good things I hope!' I said. They all started laughed. I laugh nervously.

'Shall we sit?' Mr. Smith said as he lead the way to the seats. The seats were really nice. I had never been at this section before. I ended up sitting next to Reilly's mom. His dad was way into the game.

'I'm so glad that you're joining us Emma.' She was so sweet. Always smiling, laughing, she made me feel so comfortable.

'Thanks for having me! This must be such an amazing time for you two. Seeing both of your sons out there playing on the ice. You must be so proud!'

'We are so proud of what they have accomplished. All of their hard work finally paying off. It's incredible.' As she grabs my hand and squeezes it. I could tell she was getting emotional.

'I can't even imagine.'

'It makes it a little difficult when they play against each other though, like today. One game is one thing but seven games in a row? It's going to be tough!' She says smiling.

'But it surely will be entertaining.' Mr. Smith says as we all start laughing.

'They are so competitive and physical when playing against each other. It's always been like that for them two.' She says.

'Reilly especially since he was the youngest and was always picked on. He felt the need to prove himself.' Mr. Smith says 'That's why he's her favorite.' We start laughing.

'Aw! Is that true?' I ask

'No! I love them all equally but since Reilly is the youngest...he's a bit of a mama's boy. But don't tell him that. He'll never admit it.' She was hilarious. They both were.

'What about you honey? Reilly told us you're still in pharmacy school?'

'Yeah I have a year left. Almost there!'

'That's amazing! Good for you! Your parents must be so proud.' She says.

'Thank you! They’ve done so much for me, its the least I can do' I said as I flashes her a smile.

‘You are! Keep up the great work sweetie!’

‘Thank you so much!’ I smile at her.

'I've never seen Reilly this happy before and now I can see why. You are smart, genuine and a very beautiful young lady.'

'You're too sweet.' as I start blushing. I continue,

'I'm really glad I met him. He's amazing.' She smiled and put her arm around my shoulder.

Game 2: Bruins win 4-1.

Series tied at 1:1.

The whole Garden was on their feet excited for the Bruins victory after previous loose. Reilly's parents cheered, but they couldn't help but feel bad about Brendan's team losing.

'Where are we meeting the boys honey?' Mr. Smith said.

'Reilly told me earlier to meet him near the garage. It might take awhile with the press, interviews and all that. But we should start heading down this way.' I said.

'Perfect.' He says

'Lead the way sweetie.' She said as we walked down near the players garage. We ended up waiting around 15 minutes.

'Mom!' I heard someone say from behind us. We all turned around. Reilly walked up to us with a dark grey suit and a navy blue tie. He looked so good I couldn't take my eyes off of him.

He came closer and gave his mom a kiss on the cheek followed by a big hug. He gave his dad a hug as well. He comes towards me, gives me a kiss on the cheek and a hug and keeps one hand around my waist.

‘Congrats on the win honey!’ She says with a smile on her face.

'Thanks Mom! And as you well know, this is my beautiful girlfriend Emma.' He says as he smiles. I start blushing. Beautiful? Really?

'We know, we spent the whole game with her. I love her already.' As she grabs my hand and squeezes it.

'Wow Ma, that quick?!'

'Why so surprised Reilly?' I say as I look at him.

His mom starts laughing.

'What's not to love, look at her. I don't know how you managed to win her over' I put my hand over my face laughing.

'Honestly I don't believe it either' he says as he tightens his grip around me. I start nervously laughing. I'm so happy I'm outside. The night air she felt so soothing on my red face.

'Brendan is going to meet us at the restaurant. Let's head to the car' as he pointed to where it was. They went ahead as me and Reilly were behind them.

'Congrats on tonight's win Reills!' I say as I look up at him.

'Thanks babe.' He says as he lightly kisses my lips.

'So my mom made it clear how she feels about you. Did you put a spell on her or something?'

'Reilly! I'm an awesome person, that's why.' I start laughing 'In all seriousness though, I'm just as surprised as you are.'

'I'm not surprised at all. She saw something in you that took me weeks to realize.'

I didn't know how to respond to that.

He quickly said 'Now you can finally meet one of my brothers. He won't be that easy to impress.'

'Oh boy.' I say as he starts laughing.

Notes

Hey lovelies! Meeting the parents huh? Big step right there but will Brendan be impressed? Hmm. Stay tuned! :)

Love,

R