Court was laughing hysterically at Hadlee. Hadlee had of course smacked him with a pillow and pushed him off the bed into the floor.

"What the hell is so funny?" she asked pillow poised for a secondary attack.
"You, Brat" he laughed "It's not time out! It's the penalty box. The dude is an d-man for the Bruins not an unruly toddler. However, judging from the footage of the Marchand guy.... time out might be right for him."

Hadlee hit him again. "Be nice to Bradley. And I'm still learning asshole! Since when are you a hockey expert?"

"Matt the guy I am going to see tomorrow is a hockey fan. He was stationed with me until he got injured. He's from Boston. So he followed the Bruins. So the rest of us listened. He was getting to be a decent UK fan too."
"Is he okay?" asked Hadlee.
"He will be. He is getting fitted for a higher tech leg tomorrow. I just want to be around for him."
"Want me to go too?" she quizzed "We can hit up SugarBaker's and go over?"
"Kayleigh is here" he asked cautiously.
"Yes, Court she opened the bakery here." Hadlee saw the smile on his face. "No Court. She won't even room with us because she doesn't want to see you. She won't be there tomorrow."
"She loves me." he stated bluntly.
"No, Sir" she said "She loved you. Big difference big bro. You chose to blow her off while you were overseas. She didn't deserved that. And I am not going to interfere on your behalf. She is happy and dating some hipster dude."
Court sucked in a breath. He added Kayleigh to the list of things he fucked up. Court kissed Hadlee's forehead. "Nite Sis." Hadlee caught his hand and told him to sleep in the bed she would take the couch. He of course refused and told her he slept much worse places. "Alright SugarBakers, hospital, then tour of Boston, and then more harassing your hockey boy." He flopped on the couch and went to sleep thinking about cupcakes, Kayleigh, and his little sister being in love with a Bruin.
The next morning they both dressed casually for the day ahead. Hadlee had moved her meeting and taken the day off to spend with Court. They decided to walk the few blocks to SugarBakers. Hadlee loved the bakeshop. It was awesome and reminded her of home. She needed to bring Kevan by whenever he wanted to cheat on his eating plan. Hadlee greeted the people who worked in the small bakery. Court noticed a picture of Hadlee, Caroline, and Kayleigh in UK garb from the last national basketball championship. The place was pure Kayleigh eclectic and southern. He noticed several quotes on the wall from that horrible show Designing Women. She always said she would do it. They stepped up to the counter and Hadlee ordered a blue velvet cupcake and an iced cafe mocha. He could only laugh only Hadlee would think a cupcake was breakfast food. He ordered a large black coffee and a sticky bun. He pulled out his wallet and got a scowl from Hadlee. He paid anyway. They were sitting in a booth discussing their plans for the day when Hadlee's phone chirped.
Brad: Big brother is watching eh?
Hadlee: He is visiting. We are heading over to the VA after this.
Brad: Need a tour guide or 3?
Hadlee: Who's volunteering?
Brad: Me, Millsy, Dougie, and I think Rask is around.
Hadlee: Let me ask Court?
Hadlee turned to her brother "Think Matt might want to meet some of his favorite hockey players?" Court cocked and eyebrow at Hadlee. "Don't give me that look. Kevan knew I was spending the day with you. Marchy offered to play tour guide."
"I'm sure the guys at the VA would get a kick out of it." replied Court. He could tell Hadlee was excited for him to meet Brad.
Hadlee: Sure maybe you should confirm with the boys.
Brad: On it
Hadlee sat enjoying her cupcake. Her brother giving her crap for eating a cupcake for breakfast. She ate all the cream cheese frosting off the cupcake first. She turned the blue confection towards her brother "See it's a muffin now. Totally breakfast worthy."
"Brat" he replied. He has missed his little sister and brothers. He texted his contact at the VA and made sure bring Brad Marchand and company wouldn't be too much. His contact asked who was coming. Hadlee rattled off the names Brad gave her. His contact said that Miller and few others were scheduled closer to season. But it would be a good surprise. Points for Miller he had no idea that Hadlee would be going to the VA. Dude might actually be a decent guy.
Hadlee's phone chirped. She laughed at the message.
Brad: They have been voluntold that we are doing this.
Hadlee: Voluntold....
Brad: That's what Dougie says when we are told by the team that it's voluntary but it's mandatory. Text Kevan directions to you all. I will pick you all up after him.
Hadlee: Will do
Hadlee picked up her phone and called Kevan.
"Hey doll, so I guess Marchy invited himself along for your brother's visit."
"He offered to play tour guide." she replied
" Not a problem." he laughed.
"Y'all are gonna go to VA with me and my brother. Is that okay?"
"We visit a few times a year, Hadlee. I enjoy it."
"Court's friend Matt is getting a new leg today. He is a Bruin's fan so hopefully he will be excited to see you guys."
"Brad's beating on the door. Where are you?"
"SugarBakers" Hadlee gave him the address and hung up.
Court laughed at her. He told her she gets word vomit when she is nervous and rambles. Hadlee rolled her eyes at her big brother. He was right but she wasn't going to dignify it with an answer. He and Hadlee had a good visit talking about Kentucky, the family, UK basketball, and Christmas plans. He saw Hadlee's face break into a real smile when Marchand and Miller came in the door. For a few seconds you could hear crickets as the people noticed the boys. Then it was business as usual. As the guys approached the table Court stood up to his full 6'4 height, he shook Miller's hand and looked down at Marchand.
"Jesus Christ, Hadlee" said Marchand "What the hell do you feed those boys in Kentucky? Maybe we should send Pastrnak and the rooks home with him." He then grabbed Hadlee and gave her a smacking kiss on the jaw. Hadlee just shook her head. The whole coffee shop was now the Brad Marchand show.
"Bradley Marchand" said Hadlee " This is one of my brothers Courtney Reynolds."
"Court" replied Court as he shook the smaller man's hand.
"Marines eh?" said Brad " and a cop?"
Court shook his head yes. Brad then turned to Miller "Your fucking funeral man." With that being said Brad walked to the counter and order 1 dozen of everything Kayleigh had on display.
Kevan was scrubbing a hand over his face looking at Court. "He is an asshole. But he is our asshole." said Kevan. Court roared laughing "We say that about West all the time." Kevan shook his head. He kissed Hadlee and then walked to counter to see what Brad was doing.
"Millsy, they have bacon chocolate cupcakes." said Brad excitedly
"What the fuck are you doing?" demanded Kevan
"Oh I am getting bunch of stuff to take over to the VA when we go. Hospital food sucks." Brad replied as if this were normal. Plus I have a few pucks and some markers in the truck."
"I'm glad you're our asshole" Kevan said as he walked back to the table. Brad smiled. He then processed the information and flipped Kevan off.
Kevan sat down beside Hadlee and was looking around the bakery. It was decorated with a southern theme. He saw a lot of UK stuff. As his eyes darted around, Court nodded at a large photo. Kevan saw the picture of Hadlee, Caroline, and another girl in full UK fan gear with blue and white confetti everywhere. Kevan asked Hadlee about the picture.
"Nationals 2011. I was still in law school. But we went to the tournament. It was awesome." she replied " You of course know Caroline. But the other girl is Kayleigh and she owns this place."
Brad approached the table shoving cupcake in his mouth. Kevan asked him if 9 am was really cupcake time.
"Hadlee just licked the frosting off hers and tried to tell me it was a muffin." laughed Court. Brad grinned at Hadlee. "At least his has bacon."
"Had bacon" replied Brad "Had bacon. These are awesome. How did you find this place?"
Hadlee told him about Kayleigh and showed him the photo. Brad got closer to the photo and let out a low whistle. Kevan laughed.
"So you knew about bobbiddi and boo?" laughed Court " But not Bibbiddi I take it."
"Dude I had no idea there was another one roaming around." said Brad
"Bibbiddi, Bobbidi, Boo?" asked Kevan
"Our nickname for the trio" supplied Court "They met at a cheer camp when they were 12. One from Boston, one from Kentucky, and one from Georgia. They managed to go to same camp, make the same squad, and all ended up Boston. Still not sure how Caroline convinced them to come to Boston?"
"Easy" said Brad " She promised them hot Boston guys."
Kevan smacked Brad in the back of the head "Damn Marchand"
Hadlee petted the back of Brad's head "Y'all are going to give him brain damage." Dougie and Rask walked in as Hadlee was rubbing Marchy's head. They both laughed. "Hadlee, you can't damage what isn't there" said Dougie. Brad scooted over next to Hadlee. "You see what I deal with" he pouted. Court and Kevan both shook their heads as she continued to fawn over Marchand.
"You are screwed, Miller" said Court "She treats him just like she treated her Yorkie. That little monster could do no wrong. It slept in my football helmet." Hadlee smiled at the memory. She was about to point out how awesome Xander was when Kayleigh came out of the back of the restaurant. Court jumped to his feet. This sent Kayleigh tumbling into Brad's lap as she jumped back away from Court. Brad caught Kayleigh and adjusted her in his lap. Kayleigh turned bright red and was looking frantically for a way for the earth to swallow her whole.
"Kayleigh" cried Hadlee launching herself at Brad. He now had 2 chicks in his lap. And all before 10:30 am. Not a bad morning. The girls hugged and Hadlee pulled Kayleigh off Brad. "You were supposed to be off today or I wouldn't..."
Kayleigh cut her off "They called and said that a few of the Bruins were here and ordered a huge number of pastries. So they needed me to bake. I believe the exact words were Brad Marchand is here wreaking havoc."
Brad stood and bowed dramatically "at your service." Kayleigh blushed from top to bottom. "Plus I think I might love you if you made the bacon cupcakes."
"Down boy," said Kevan "You'll scare her she doesn't know you are an idiot yet."
"Caroline said you were shacked up with a Bruin." stated Kayleigh glancing at the guys. "She didn't mention 4 of them."
"Kayleigh" she said as she rolled her eyes "You need to hang out with people besides Caroline. She is rotting away your sweet disposition." Hadlee pulled Kevan over to Kayleigh "This is my boyfriend Kevan Miller." Kevan shook her hand and Kayleigh pulled him in and hugged him. "We hug if Hadlee likes you then you are family." Brad then told her Hadlee loved him and he should get a hug and more bacon cupcakes. Kayleigh laughed. Court loved that sound however didn't appreciate Marchand being the one to make her laugh.
After introductions to everyone Kayleigh declared that all the boys had to sign the wall. Kevan noticed lots of signatures. The signature were everything from local politicians, actors, former Wildcats, and even a few kids signatures. Kevan stepped up to the wall and saw Hadlee signature with a wildcat paw. He signed near Hadlee's signature. The rest of the boys signed the wall as well. Marchand promised to bring her a jersey signed by all the guys for the wall in exchange for more bacon chocolate cup cakes. Kayleigh agreed to Marchand's deal. Rask and the rest of the Bruins agreed that she needed more hockey stuff and said they would round up things to send with Marchy. Hadlee was happy the boys and Kayleigh were getting along. She noticed that Court was really quiet.
"You ready to go see Matt?" she asked Court. He nodded and Hadlee hugged Kayleigh and herded the boys into the cars. Hadlee climbed in the back seat of Brad's SUV with Kevan leaving Court up front with Marchand. The boys all talked about the VA. Brad explained that the Bruins buy out the arena on Veteran's day and have a matinee game and give the tickets to vets and their families for free. He further told Court about all the veterans that attend the games. Kevan and Hadlee were sitting in the back seat listening to Marchy ramble. Court appeared to be getting along well with the guys.
"So we kind of crashed your day with your bro." said Kevan he was holding Hadlee's hand stroking his thumb over her wrist.
"Bradley crashed it you guys apparently got drafted." laughed Hadlee she leaned over and kissed him. "I'm glad you did."
"Hey no making out in my back seat" called Marchy. Court turned and fixed his state trooper you did a bad thing stare on Kevan. Hadlee busted out laughing and kissed Kevan again.
"Dude she is trying to get you killed" said Marchy looking in the back seat.
"Eyes on the road, Bradley" yelled Hadlee.
They were all laughing as they pulled into the hospital. They met up with Rask and Dougie just outside the elevator that would take them to the VA floor. The boys were loaded down with pastries, sticks, and other Bruins gear. Court checked in at the nurse's station. Marchy gave all the pastries to the nurse. The nurses were grateful and told him they would put the rest in the rec room for the patients. Rask made arrangements to leave the Bruins gear at the desk until they had time to sign it for the soldiers. They quietly made their way down to Matt's room. Court went into the room first. Hadlee could hear the guys greeting one another. She heard him tell Matt that his little sister and some friends came to visit. Hadlee stuck her head in the door.
"Hey Hadlee" called Matt "I am surprised he let me meet you. I was beginning to think they kept you locked in a tower."
"Don't give him any ideas" she joked. Hadlee was amazed at how upbeat Matt was. He was missing the bottom 3/4 of his left leg. Court had told her they were battle buddies. She knew there was more to the story but her brother wasn't very talkative.
"Don't supposed the friends you brought are the UK cheer squad?" he wiggled his eye brows at her.
Court laughed. Hadlee smiled at her brother. She told Matt to wait just a minute. She stepped out the door and motioned for the guys to come into the room.
Hadlee turned to Matt " I hope you aren't disappointed" she said. Matt's eyes got big as he took in the sight. Brad of course sauntered in first followed by Dougie, Rask, and Kevan.
"Hey man," said Marchy "Court said you are getting a robot leg." Brad came over to the wheelchair and shook Matt's hand.
"Damn it, Marchand." said Kevan coming up to shake Matt's hand. "Ignore him. We still don't have him housebroke."
Dougie shook his hand and offered "Thanks for your service."
Tuukka Rask approached him and offered his hand and said hello. Matt was looking back and forth at the Bruins quizzically. He seemed confused. Before anyone could offer an explanation the doctors came in the room.
"Lots of visitors, huh?" the doctor stated. He did a double take and realized who the guests were.
"How did you get the Bruins to visit? I didn't think they were scheduled until after the season started." asked the male nurse.
"Well I leave my baby sister alone for 3 months in Boston" replied Court " and she starts dating one of the Bruins. She was tagging along today so we could hang out. They decided to tag along with her. So here we all are."
Marchy and Kevan were both standing next to Hadlee. Matt was looking back and forth between the guys and Hadlee. "Dude, you won't let any of us near Hadlee and you let her date Marchand?" asked Matt.
Brad pulled Hadlee up against him and gave her a kiss on the cheek. " She is pretty damn awesome" said Brad "But Millsy tried to kill her. So he gets to keep her." There was a groan from the rest of the guys. Hadlee quickly told Matt how she and Kevan met. He laughed. He looked at Court and shook his head.
"I told you she was a terror" said Court.
The doctors were explaining to Matt about his new leg. The guys and Hadlee all watch fascinated as they fitted his leg. Matt had already explained to the guys that he had one prosthetic leg but this one would give him better agility and make it so he could run again. After the prosthesis was attached, Court held out a hand to help him up. Matt shooed him a away and locked the wheels of the chair. He stood up and walked towards the door. The new prosthesis fit better than the older one. He definitely could move better. "You guys coming" asked Matt as he went down the hall.
The doctors and nurses laughed. Court, Marchy, Dougie, and Rask followed closely behind. Court watching Matt like a dad with kid on a bike ride for the first time without training wheels. Kevan took Hadlee by the hand and followed behind. Matt led them to the rec room. The room got quiet and erupted into hoots and hollers about Matt's leg. After a few seconds they vets realized the Bruins were in the room. Rask disappeared with Dougie and went and got the Bruins gear. The boys were pros at these types of visits. They signed gear for everyone. Took what seemed like a thousand pictures to Hadlee. She sat down on a couch beside her brother. Court was being really quiet. Hadlee quietly asked if he was okay. He assured her he was. He then told her that her new friends were decent guys. Hadlee smiled brightly at him. She scanned the room for Kevan and he was talking to a guy with fairly intensive burns. All the guys appeared to be enjoying themselves.
"Hadlee Belle" called Brad "Hey fireball come here?"
Hadlee walked over to Brad. "You called" she laughed. Brad was talking to a guy that a scar running down the entire left side of skull. Hadlee then noticed the guy had on a Duke shirt. Hadlee wrinkled her nose at the guy. Brad laughed. She said hello to the solider.
"Told you" laughed Brad "She isn't a Duke fan."
"Understatement" said Hadlee.
Kevan joined the conversation and told the guy to ask Hadlee about her PJ's. She smacked Kevan in the abs. He chuckled. Hadlee then told the guy Derek about her "I still hate Laettner" shirt. They all laughed except Hadlee. She went to stand beside Rask who was signing sticks and helped pass them out to the vets in the room. The guys wanted to take group shot with the soldiers for the website. The vets had enjoyed their time with the guys, demolished most of the pastries, and Rask had even played air hockey against a few of the soldiers.
Matt approached Hadlee as she stood against the wall. He thanked her for bring Court and the guys. Hadlee hugged him. She told him the boys decided to come on their own. Matt noticed Miller watching their interaction.
"Doesn't hurt that Miller is totally gone over you." he smirked.
Hadlee looked at Kevan and blushed. "Nah, he is pretty awesome though."
"Yeah, send me a wedding invite." he laughed then nodded at Court " I'll be that ugly SOB's plus one. I can't wait to see those redneck monster genes of your families on a hockey rink." Hadlee laughed. Court and Kevan asked what was so funny.
"Apparently, Matt thinks that we are going to have hoss cat hockey babies." replied Hadlee. Kevan just shook his head and laughed. Court noticed neither her or Kevan disputed the baby thing. Shit. Well considering his options that Kevan wouldn't be so bad.
"Nah" said Marchy grabbing Hadlee and pulling her to his side "She is going to come to her senses and realize we can have little cheerleading hockey babies."
"Little being the operative word" said Dougie "You only like Hadlee because she is shorter than you in heels."
"She is shorter than me" replied Marchand.
"Marchmont get you mitts off my girl" laughed Kevan. All the vets were laughing along with group.
"Hadlee and Bradley rhymes." said Brad "It will look cute on wedding invites."
Hadlee pushed Brad away and snuggled up to Kevan. Brad shaking his head "I can't even kind of convince her."
They all said their farewells to the vets and hospital staff. They walked Matt back to his room. Brad then gave him a jersey. He also gave him 4 tickets to the season opener for the Bruins. When they were walking out the door Hadlee kissed Brad on the cheek." What was that for" inquired Brad.
"Lil Ball of Hate my ass" said Hadlee "I promise not to tell anyone Marchand is actually a marshmallow."
"You are ruining my reputation" he crowed.
The rest of the evening was a blur of the sights of Boston. Hadlee loved the statues of the ducks and couldn't wait for them to be dressed in Bruins gear. The boys explained the Bobby Orr statue. They even took them in the pro shop at the Garden. As they walked in Hadlee was in awe of all the pictures of the various guys in different game modes. She looked around for Kevan. He told her that he was one of the newer player so it would be later before they hung him up. She found one of Brad kissing a trophy. She got razzed for calling it a trophy. Apparently it was all hail Lord Stanley. It was not a cup it was The Cup. She saw a picture of Milan and Brittany with cup. Brad saw her looking at the photo. "No worries, Hadlee Belle when we win it you will be on the ice with Miller." Hadlee hoped all the future talk wasn't damning this relationship. The lady at the Pro Shop asked Kevan to come back and look at something. A few minutes later he returned with a Bruins duffle bag. The rest of the evening passed quietly. They agreed to meet later at the Greatest Bar in the World. This made Hadlee giggle these boys had never been to Two Keys in Lexington. She agreed to DD since she had court.
"Hey doll" called Kevan "You can drive me truck tonight."

"Maybe, might make you suffer" with that she kissed him and walked into her apartment complex.

Notes

It's been acting weird and not posting and not letting me space. Hope it goes this time. I have another chapter to posted later tonight.