The Wall

Hadlee was snuggled up in Kevan's chair she was cuddled up in his huge jersey. She was watching the game with Kayleigh, Baby K, and Desi. So far things were going well. The Bruins were winning. They had all eaten Chinese and had broken into the cookies that Kayleigh had made and named after Baby K. Hadlee and Kayleigh had graduated from rookie sitting to chaperoning Baby K's date with Desi. She seemed like a nice girl and so far Hadlee and Kayleigh approved. Baby K and Desi were in the floor playing with Deke. Davey was still trying to get Deke to fetch. Hadlee laughed at the trio in the floor. As first intermission began Baby K offered to take Deke out. Desi got bundled up and went out with Baby K to take the puppy.

"Well what do we think" asked Kayleigh as they cleared the door.

"She seems normal" laughed Hadlee "I guess we will see."

"I think I will head back to the apartment after the game."

"Ok" replied Hadlee "I know it's easier to get to work. I'm sending Baby K's friend home in car after the game. I rock at this hockey mom stuff."

"Brad told me earlier that we were going to have hockey cheer babies" laughed Kayleigh

"Apparently the boys nearly stroked out when he said that. Kevan said that McQuaid called for a medic. And all Brad did was smile." reported Hadlee.

"My poor Brad" she laughed "who is winning the pool? Have you heard them say?"

"I am pretty sure Kevan is" smirked Hadlee

"What?" questioned Kayleigh "Kevan doesn't think we are going to make it?"

"Nope, Miller put $1000 on Marchy to ask you to marry him before the Stanley Cup Final."

"Remind me to hug your caveman when he gets home."

Gears, Desi, and Deke came bounding into the apartment. They all came to rest in the floor near Hadlee's feet. Desi and Gears were both playing with Deke as the second period began. They watched as Marchand was shoved hard into the boards with no call. The play resumed and it was back and forth between the Isles and Bruins. Everything was going well Bruins were up by 2. Hadlee had settled back into Kevan's chair. She was talking to Kayleigh when Kevan laid a massive hit on one of the Isles The announcers and most of the Joe went wild. She saw Kevan being pulled towards the penalty box and Kevan mouthing. They replayed the hit again. She listened to the Isles announcers state that it was good thing he was dating an attorney because that was assault.

"Baby K, what did he do?" asked Hadlee

"Uh" said Gears "Maybe he should have not hit him when he was turned that way."

"Uh Maybe" asked Hadlee in lawyer mode "Davey was that a legal hit?"

"Not cleanest hit. Kevan maybe should have stopped but instead he hit him. Coach not mad." said Davey looking at the shenanigans on the ice "Only 2 minutes."

Hadlee looked at Kayleigh who was laughing. "Welcome to my world" said Kayleigh "Brad is like a jack in the box when it comes to time out. He is in he is out."

"Usually Kevan only goes for fighting." said Hadlee

"They put Millsy in box then he not fight with teammates who come at him over bad hit."

"Bad hit or dirty hit?" asked Hadlee

"A little both" said Baby K smiling "Bruins play hard."

"You better play smart Davey" said Kayleigh "You want on the ice not here at home with us."

"Yes" said Davey smirking at KK and Hadlee "They sick of me already, Desi."

"Nope, we'll keep you" said Hadlee "But I think you will get bored of us."

"Never tired of you guys. Plus I have Deke" he said ruffling the pups fur. "Desi you want to come watch me practice soon. I not sure when I will play in game."

KK and Hadlee both refrained from awwing. The rest of the game went fairly smoothly with a 3-2 win over the wings. Hadlee and KK busied themselves straightening up the kitchen and putting away leftovers. Davey and Desi were talking quietly in the living room. The girls were trying to give them a little space while still managing to chaperone the pair. Deke was now dancing around Hadlee's feet. She captured the furball and walked into the living room.

"Hey Baby K will you take Deke out as you walk Desi down. The car should be here to take her to campus so she doesn't have to take the T."

"Yes Hadlee" he replied slipping on his shoes.

Desi came into the kitchen and hugged both Hadlee and Kayleigh. She thanked them for dinner and inviting her over. She got her things as Davey took Deke from Hadlee. He smiled and gave them a thumbs up as he walked out the door with the puppy and the girl. Kayleigh was the next to leave. Hadlee was folding the Bruins throw that went on the back of the couch when Davey and Deke came back into the apartment. Davey looked out of breath.

"You out of breath because of the girl or the dog." asked Hadlee teasing Davey.

"Dog" he replied "I forget his leash. He fast but I faster. Plus Desi help me catch him."

"Don't lose my dog Baby K" she laughed "Not even if you are distracted by a red head."

"She nice and pretty" he stated.

"She seems very nice and she is gorgeous." she answered

"She is from near where KK from. Her sound same as KK." he responded

"She is from one of the Carolina's so she probably does have some of the same accent type things as KK." replied Hadlee "So do you like Desi or KK better?"

Hadlee laughed as he whipped his head towards Hadlee. "No worries I won't tell KK, Brad, or Kevan."

"KK happy dating Brad" he said "Desi very nice. She sweet like KK."

"Yeah well you don't know her she can be a bearcat."

"Bearcat" he questioned.

"I mean that she is only sweet and quiet when she wants to be. She can hold her own when push comes to shove."

"Yeah, she called my doctor an asshole today." replied Baby K

"What she didn't mention that."

"Yes he asked if she puck bunny. Then asked when I going to P-Bruins. KK get mad." smiled Pastrnak "I tell her she can't get mad when someone say I'm too little."

"KK doesn't like bullies" laughed Hadlee "Well we have adopted you so they better be nice. If you go to the P-Bruins it isn't a crisis. In fact I have stolen a really cute P-Bruins shirt from Kevan. I am sure I can steal a few more and you can have your own cheer squad there. We'll even bring Desi."

"Miller played for P-Bruins" asked Davey.

"He, Dougie, and Brad all played at some point for them. You'll be in good company. Not Bergeron company but still solid company" she teased. "Bed Davey. You have practice and I have court in the morning. Kayleigh put all your shake stuff in the blender pitcher except the ice. So you should be set for in the morning."

"Good night" he said heading to the office.

"Nite Baby K" she responded "Text your girl to make sure she made it home."

"She texted me when she gets in" he said "that ok?"

"Yes" called Hadlee down the hall "Ask her if she wants to come to the game with us Saturday?"

"You sure she can sit with you all?" he asked.

"I'm sure. Unless you don't want to invite her."

"No I want her there with us." he replied.

"Tell her we will get her a jersey to wear." said Hadlee.

"She said she at her dorm." he yelled down the hall "Night Hadlee. I text her now."

"Nite Baby K."

Hadlee went through her nightly routine. She climbed into the bed and looked at the clock it was 2 hours before Caroline would be home. It was after 11 pm so that meant Kevan should at least have his phone on him. Hadlee fired off a text to him.

Hadlee: According to the Isles announcers it's good thing you are dating an attorney.
Kevan: I have no idea what they are talking about
Hadlee: Kevan Michael Miller!!!
Kevan: All three names Babe?
Hadlee: Baby K explained that hit to me.
Kevan: He turned.
Hadlee: I've saw you stop on a dime. Don't give me that.
Kevan: Zebra's didn't buy it either. In the box.
Hadlee: I noticed that.
Kevan: We are loading the bus and heading to the hotel. I will call in a few.
Hadlee: Miss you.
Kevan: Miss you too.

Hadlee sat in the bed reviewing the pending divorce case from the next day. She was going to be the guardian ad litem to 3 small boys ages 5-8. Hadlee was excited to be doing her first interviews with kids since moving to Boston. It was apparently a messy divorce and neither party was willing to accept less than full primary physical custodianship of the kids. She had read through quite a bit of the case. It appeared that mom might have a drinking problem but dad was definitely in the wrong by having an affair with his assistant. She hoped the kids had little knowledge of either indiscretion. Hadlee was making notes on her iPad when she got the FaceTime notification.

"Hey Babe" said Kevan "You still mad enough to yell all three names at me."

"Not mad. But no taking stupid risks" she replied "Deal?"

"Yes ma'am" he replied smirking

"Don't you smirk at me Kevan Michael Miller. They specifically mentioned me in the hockey commentary."

"Did they say I have a hot lawyer girlfriend?" he asked "One that I love and miss."

"Nope none of that. Just that it was assault and you might need me."

"It wasn't that bad Babe." he replied. Marchand appeared over his shoulder and stuck his tongue out at Hadlee.

"Marchy how bad was it?" asked Hadlee.

"He knows where I sleep Hadlee Belle" responded Brad from behind Kevan. Marchand held up 8 fingers behind his head.

"See I knew it was bad. I haven't passed the bar in New York Miller." said Hadlee as Miller fwacked at Marchy with a pillow. Kevan smiled at her and undid his tie. "You planning on stripping in front of that camera Miller. I might be into that but Bradley Keith sure as hell doesn't get to watch."

"I can throw the Squirrel into the hallway" he laughed "Someone will have mercy on him and let him in."

"Nope" yelled Brad "You said no phone or iPad sex. Your rules."

"Squirrel has a point. I also refused to snuggle with him." teased Kevan "He doesn't smell like lime, coconut, and sugar. I might have to find a Bath and Body works and buy him some shower gel."

"Funny Miller" laughed Hadlee "As long as Brad is the only thing you snuggle."

"The team is running around New York right now. We are acting like old married guys."

"I want you to have fun." she replied.

"I am I'm talking to my girl."

"Aww that's disgustingly cute" said Brad from off screen

"Go bother KK" yelled Kevan "We aren't going to survive this year"

"Y'all are a mess."

"Be home early Friday morning probably 3am" said Kevan

"I can wait up. I miss you!"

"Go to bed Had, I will probably pass out from exhaustion when I get there."

"I have court in the morning Miller."


"I know go to sleep." he replied

"It's hard I am missing my 215lb heater."

"Hey I am 205" he teased "I am down to fighting weight."

"I miss all of you." Hadlee laid the iPad on his pillow and laid down beside it. "Caroline is not nearly as much fun to snuggle."

"I guess that is a good thing." laughed Kevan "you want me to talk to you until you fall asleep."

"Yes, tell me a story." said Hadlee snuggling into Kevan's pillow.

"Are you on my side of the bed?" asked Miller

"Yes, Caro is sleeping on my side." explained Hadlee "Story time Miller."

"How about you tell me about Gears cheerleader"

"She is cute her name is Desi. She is a redhead. And now he is mostly over his crush on KK."

"Damn rook" yelled Brad "Trying to steal my girl."

"Bradley Keith hush. I am trying to sleep with Kevan over here." called Hadlee "Love you Lil Ball of Hate."

"Love you too Hadlee Belle. I'm gonna call Kayleigh."

"You and the damn squirrel." said Kevan "So hot red head for the rookie. How is Deke?"

"He is doing great. He still won't fetch. Davey and he have come to an understanding. Davey throws the ball. Deke acts like an area rug. Then Davey fetches the ball. Deke watches this from the floor. And Deke climbs in his lap and lays his head on the ball."

"So the furball taught the rookie to fetch." laughed Kevan

"Yep" said Hadlee "He is also apparently a chick magnet. Desi loves him. They played in the floor with him the entire game. We have a dog sitter if we ever need it. Deke and Baby K have a mutual admiration going on."

"So Gears is using my girl and my dog to get women."

"It doesn't hurt that he is adorable, built like a young greek God, and so sweet. The dog and me are just a bonus."

"So you've been checking out Gears."

"He has a habit of stripping out of his shirt. I wouldn't know where he gets that Miller."

"You blaming me."

"You never wear a shirt. It's the Cali boy in you." she pouted "I might have to netflix Jax."

"I'll be home in 2 days Babe."

"I know but I still miss you" she replied yawning "I get to do kid interviews in the morning. I am excited. I miss working with kids. Three little boys. I may have to bust out my awesome boyfriend."

"Use me as needed" smiled Kevan

"So tell me about hockey Miller."

"Well we played a decent game. Coach might kill me if I take another stupid penalty. Got to walked a penalty in Marchy's shoes."

"I can fucking hear you" called Brad.

"Shut it Marchand. I'm telling Hadlee a bedtime story." Kevan turned back to the screen. Hadlee was nearly asleep. She was fucking beautiful. Her hair was falling out of the ponytail. She was scrubbed free of make-up. And she was in his jersey in his bed. "Hey babe you still with me."

"Uh huh" murmured Hadlee snuggling deeper into his pillow.

"Babe I miss you and I will see you in a few days. I'll text tomorrow."

"Love you Miller. Come home damn it."

"I love you Hadlee Belle" whispered Kevan "Good luck in the morning." Kevan laid back on his bed and watched as Hadlee dozed off. He watched her sleep for a few minutes. He had almost fell asleep. When Caroline startled him.

"Goodnight Miller" said Caroline as she pushed the disconnect button. Kevan sat up to get rid of the rest of his dress clothes. Wait was Caroline dressed as an ice girl.

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