Hadlee looked at Angela and started laughing. She hoped the office could survive mayhem like Miller. Mr. Shaunessy walked into the office. "Did I see Miller leaving?" asked Shaunessy.

"Yes sir" said Hadlee "I left my purse in his Tahoe he brought it to me."

"How is the eye?" asked Mr. Shaunessy.

"Not bad" she answered "The mouse is half the size it was last night. His ribs look like a Jackson Pollack painting though."

"He went hard the entire series. He going to be ready for tomorrow and opening night?"

"He is in great shape" replied Angela.

"He is having a lazy day today." said Hadlee "He promised to stay home and rest. He skipped optional skate this am. Knowing Kevan he will still be running or go over and lift."

"Tell him I said we are proud of him. We'll be in the box."

"We will be up in the Bruins box with Davey." replied Hadlee "Have you met Pastrnak yet?"

"Have not met the rookie yet"

"We will bring him over. KK and Caroline and I have adopted him."

"Sounds great Hadlee."

Shaunessy left the office. Hadlee and Angela head to the conference room for the staff meeting. This was Hadlee's only appointment for the day. She was hoping to finish up with this and then head home to surprise Miller.

"Isles hit pretty hard" said Mark coming to sit beside Hadlee.

"Not really" she replied.

"So I didn't see Miller leave with a black eye."

"Normal hockey stuff" she smiled "Can you move over I was saving that seat for Angela."

Mark shoved over a chair as Angela joined her at the table. They were involved in conversation about Angela and her husband. Both were big Bruins fans. Hadlee promised to work it out so they could come to a practice and meet the boys.

"Better hurry" said Mark "I'm sure the expiration date on this relationship is about up."

Hadlee ignored the barb and continued to talk to Angela. Mr. Shaunessy and the other partners came in. Agendas were handed out. Hadlee was taking notes on her iPad. Angela was doodling on a notepad. Hadlee heard her name and Shaunessy was talking about the new family court division. He was advising anyone interested to talk with Hadlee.

"She needs to keep the children in her office. They shouldn't be running amok in the office."

"He wasn't running amok. And you don't need to bully children" said Hadlee "poor child said you were meaner than the grinch."

Several of the lawyers started laughing at the child's description of Mark. He didn't like it and was flushed. He hated Hadlee. He hated that everyone loved her. He hated that the partners listened to her. She was probably fucking them all. Mark really hated the fact that she was dating that goon Miller. Hadlee should be with someone like him. He could fuck someone he hated. He glared at Hadlee.

The rest of the meeting went smoothly. Hadlee texted Kevan and asked him to pick her up in 10 minutes. He said he would be right there. Hadlee excused herself after speaking to Shaunessy about her leaving for the day. Shaunessy smiled and told her to have a nice day. One of the other partners told her to take care of their boy. The group talked for several minutes about the second game against the Isles the following day. Someone asked if she thought he would fight again. Hadlee jokingly told them not if he knew was what good for him. Another attorney asked about Brad's progress this season. She bragged on his focus thus far this season. But knew he had a long way to go. Hadlee's phone chirped Miller was parking. Hadlee walked out of the room. Mark watched her sway away on those blue fuck me pumps. Mark gritted his teeth. Were they really letting her leave early to go fuck the hockey goon. Unbelievable. He walked into Hadlee's office as she was packing to leave.

"I didn't realize fucking your boyfriend constituted a valid reason for missing work. Don't you think it's a bit tacky that the entire office knows your plans for the day." asked Mark "I'm mean really they might as well whore you out. Take care of our boy. Maybe that explains why Miller is with you."

Hadlee inhaled and exhaled. She counted to five and turned to face Mark. She saw Kevan standing in the doorway. She immediately knew he had heard some if not all of Mark's venom laced speech. She shot out from behind the desk and threw her arms around his waist.

"Kevan" she said "I have the rest of the day off. Let's get out of here." Kevan's entire body was rigid. He was tense. He was glaring at Mark. She had at least managed to put herself between Kevan and Mark.

"Hadlee" called Shaunessy from the hall "Good you haven't left yet. I have a new file to give you. You don't mind reviewing it when Miller leaves for teambuilding." Shaunessy rounded the corner and saw Kevan in the door frame. "Ah there the boy is." Kevan's rigid posture didn't change as Shaunessy came into the office.

"Either you tell Shaunessy Hadlee or I am going to beat the fuck out of him." whispered Kevan tucking her against his side "I mean it you choose."

Shaunessy looked from Hadlee to Kevan to Mark. He could feel the tension but he didn't know what was going on. But from the looks of it he might need a linesman if Miller's control broke. Miller was whispering to Hadlee and had moved her to his side in a clearly possessive manner. "Everything okay Miller. You are looking at Mark like he might be Subban."

"Hadlee needs to talk to you for moment Sir." said Kevan "Mark and I will stay right here unless Hadlee wants me to tell you what has been going on. And Sir I at least respect Subban's talent."

Shaunessy shut the door and entered the office. "I think we all need to talk" said Shaunessy. Hadlee looked panicked. "Hadlee dear are you okay?" Fuck thought Kevan looking down at Hadlee. She looked liked she was about to cry. If she started crying would beat the ever living fuck out of the tiny lawyer boy.

"Hads" said Kevan "I won't do anything I swear." He sat her down in her desk chair and sat on the desk in front of him. "But Babe this can't continue." Hadlee nodded. Kevan pointed at the chair by the window "You sit" he commanded Mark. Mark's face paled and he sat quickly.

"Okay someone tell me what is going on." said Shaunessy.

"Mark and I are unable to get along. I would prefer that unless he is directly involved in my case or we interacting in firm wide function that he not speak to me or come into my office. I will keep all the kids away from him from this point forward." answered Hadlee.

"Hadlee I'm not sure without specific reasons I can do that." replied Shaunessy.

"There are more than enough reasons" said Kevan "His personal safety is a good one."

"Miller" said Hadlee smacking him in the chest "It's a law firm not a bar or a hockey rink."

"And he better be glad it's not either of those places because I would have already beat him like a bass drum and posted bail." growled Kevan "He isn't going to treat you this way."

"Hadlee is making it this all up. Drama so her goon boyfriend can swoop in and save her." said Mark "I don't have to sit here while he threatens me." He stood to leave and Kevan rounded the desk.

"Sit the fuck down" said Kevan.

"Miller why don't you explain the issue." said Shaunessy.

"Well for starters I walk in and hear him say to Hadlee "I didn't realize fucking your boyfriend constituted a valid reason for missing work. Don't you think it's a bit tacky that the entire office knows your plans for the day. I'm mean really they might as well whore you out. Take care of our boy. Maybe that explains why Miller is with you." and this isn't the first thing he has said that I have heard" replied Kevan "She has put up with this since I started seeing her. So if his problem is with me then we will deal with it. But he isn't going to treat her this way."

"Mr. Shaunessy I had hoped being reassigned to family court would help the situation." explained Hadlee "I made Kevan promise he wouldn't do anything."

"That applies to me only Hadlee Belle" said Kevan "I know that Milan and a few of the boys who heard him run his mouth last week would love to adjust his attitude. He comes into her office. He won't leave. He has implied that she is a whore. He has implied all kinds of things about me and why I am with Hadlee. It stops today one way or another."

"Hadlee" asked Mr. Shaunessy "Why haven't you reported this to someone?"

"I really just want to do my job. I don't want anyone in trouble. I just want left alone. I've tried being nice, I've tried being a bitch, and I've tried ignoring him. None of these things worked. I don't want to be the girl in the office that everyone thinks is just coasting through on her looks and by causing undo drama." replied Hadlee "It has been escalating in the last few weeks. I just want to not deal with him anymore."

"Shaunessy" began Mark "She is clearly twisting our conversations to suit her purpose."

"Did you or did you not say what Mr. Miller heard" asked Shaunessy

"I might have but it doesn't matter. I can say what I want." said Mark "It's an opinion. Everyone has them."

Hadlee watched Kevan's hand clinch. She knew he was close to going ballistic on Mark. Kevan was absolutely furious. He was going through all the guys plus/minus to try and stay calm. He felt Hadlee beside him before he saw her. Her small hand linked with his. All the shit occurring and she was trying to comfort and calm him. Kevan rubbed his thumb over hers. He had stopped listening to Mark when Hadlee had approached. Hadlee was almost eye to eye with Kevan since he was still seated on her desk. "Take me home Miller" she instructed. He nodded and stood up. Hadlee gathered her purse and iPad.

"Hadlee this will all be resolved by the time you get here on Monday. It will not continue." said Shaunessy. Hadlee nodded her agreement. Hadlee was trying to figure out the best route to get Kevan around Mark without him doing him bodily harm. Hadlee managed to get them in the hall outside her office.

"Everything ok" asked Angela "Mark is a complete asshole. No one listens to his shit."

"I just don't want drama" replied Hadlee "Let me know what happens after I leave." Kevan was still holding her hand. He was still in go mode. He kept tucking her up against his body.

"You ready to go Miller." He nodded.

"Did you at least scare the fuck out of him" questioned Angela looking at Kevan "He needs the fear of God put in him."

Hadlee poked Kevan in the abs "He threatened him with Looch. Poor Milan didn't even know." Kevan smiled down at her.

"Babe, Looch offered to take care of him last week" said Kevan "Even Smitty and the squirrel want to kick his ass."

"So I could have the entire team here to kick a lung out of Mark." said Angela "Come on Hadlee be a sport."

"Her I like" said Kevan walking Hadlee towards the lobby "Bye Angela. Pick a game and I will get you tickets."

Kevan walked her to the Tahoe and opened the door. Hadlee was quiet. Hadlee was never quiet. She was probably pissed at him. But it needed to be said. Fuck was he really standing behind his vehicle debating how pissed off his tiny girlfriend was. It was official Spooner was right. Hadlee was totally in control. His entire world did revolve around her. She was still quiet when he climbed in the driver's seat. She hadn't hooked up her phone. But was staring at the screen.

"Hadlee I'm sorry" he said looking at her "I know I promised I'd let you handle it. And that I wouldn't interfere. I know I totally fucked that up. And I am sorry if it embarrassed you at work. But Had I can't let him do that to you. If he does that to you he does it to other people. He is a bully."

Hadlee didn't answer she just held her phone out to him. He saw the text from

Angela: Mark is packing his office. He has the option of going to the New York office or being terminated.
Angela: Apparently he had two prior warnings about things like this. Not with you but with other women at the firm.

"I'm sorry, Hadlee" said Kevan quietly.

Hadlee leaned across the console and kissed Kevan. She pulled away from him and shook her head "Don't be sorry. I know it needed to happen. I just didn't want him causing you drama. What if he goes to the media or starts something." Kevan laughed. His mouth found hers.

"I could give a fuck less if he talks to CNN, NESN, or ESPN. If you are happy and safe my world is okay." he said smiling "What's he going to say I harassed Kevan Miller's girlfriend until he threatened to kick my ass? I'll tell them damn straight and he is lucky my beautiful girlfriend/lawyer advised against it."

"Kevan Michael Miller" said Hadlee "I don't want you in trouble with the Bruins."

"I won't be in any trouble Hadlee Belle. Guys like him never expect anyone to stand up to him. He will tuck his tail and go to New York." replied Kevan. Hadlee sat back in her seat and buckled up. Kevan yawned.

"Am I boring you Miller" asked Hadlee.

"Nah, adrenaline surge and crash. Plus it's nap time." replied Kevan "So now my hot lawyer girlfriend can come nap with me." Hadlee laughed as they pulled into traffic. Kevan smirked at her and turned his ball cap forwards. Dear lord she loved him. They managed to get back to the apartment in only 10 minutes. Traffic at midday was remarkably light. They greeted Greg and headed up to the apartment.

"I'm going to take Deke out" said Kevan stealing a kiss "How about you get changed and then we can watch Game of Thrones."

"In the bed or on the couch" asked Hadlee. He stole another kiss and smirked at her as he put Deke's harness on.

"Against the wall, on the counter, in the bathroom" replied Kevan laughing.

"Get your mind out of the gutter Miller" said Hadlee swatting him "Where do you want to watch Game of Thrones?"

Kevan dropped a kiss on her head "Wherever you want babe. Be back in a few." He and Deke disappeared out the door.

Hadlee ventured into the bedroom. She grabbed her pjs that Caroline had got her. She pulled on the tiny black and gold boxer shorts and the black tank that read Millertime across the front. She managed to pull her hair down from the braid and toss it back in a ponytail. She didn't bother scrubbing her face instead opting to leave her makeup on. She slapped on some coconut lime lip balm. She headed to the kitchen and pulled out the leftover chicken chili. She knew he probably hadn't eaten anything other than the shake earlier.
Hadlee was looking at email on her iPad when Kevan and Deke came back into the apartment. Kevan was carrying the pup. "What the hell did Gears do to our dog?"

"What" asked Hadlee as he handed her the puppy.

"We didn't even make it around the block before he did the area rug thing." said Kevan laughing "He just laid down and refused to move. It was either pick him up or drag him."

"Your daddy would never drag you" cooed Hadlee to Deke.

Kevan laughed again. Deke was now trying to eat Hadlee's ponytail. "Hadlee have you all carried him everywhere?"

"I only carry him around in here. I think Davey and Desi might have picked him up and carried him if he didn't want to walk." she said petting the furball. Kevan watched her pet and talk to the dog. The pup was in heaven. "I fixed lunch."

"Thanks babe" said Kevan heading into the kitchen. Hadlee sat Deke on the couch and followed Kevan into the kitchen.

"If you don't dump sour cream, tortillas, and cheese in it Caroline swears it's on plan." explained Hadlee. She watched him drag the things she mentioned out of the fridge "Did you even listen to me?"

"Yes Ma'am" he replied "I can splurge a little. Plus Caro did good the tortillas are whole wheat."

Hadlee watched him fix his bowl. He was standing at the sink eating. "Sit Miller" she said. Kevan laughed because Deke sat down on the couch. He continued to stand and eat.

"At least someone listens" said Hadlee.

"It's a habit" said Kevan "You going to eat. I will sit like a civilized person if you want to eat with me." She nodded and walked towards him. He started laughing again as he read her pjs. "Millertime" questioned Kevan.

"Caro had them made for us. Caro's say teach me how to Dougie and KK say Brad pack on them." replied Hadlee.

"I like them" he stated as he sat at the counter on a barstool. Hadlee sat down on the stool beside him. They ate lunch while he gave her the highlights from the road trip. He told Hadlee about the bear that Dougie got for Caroline. Kevan thought it was odd. But Hadlee thought it was the best present he could have ever given Caroline. Hadlee laughed at the story about them meeting Dani Grace. Hadlee was content to just listen to him talk. Hadlee put their dishes in the dishwasher and wiped down the counter while he set up Game of Thrones. "I'm going to go change." he called leaving the room.

Hadlee was sitting on the couch with Deke when he returned. Kevan came around the couch and sat down beside her. Kevan was wearing a pair of boxers similar to hers. He stripped down to just the boxers. He still left her speechless when he was in this state of undress. Scruffy, bruised, and solid muscle. Hadlee bit her bottom lip. She realized she was staring and looked down at Deke.

Kevan almost laughed at her. Then again he had the same reaction to a nearly naked Hadlee. He placed Deke on the floor on the throw pillows Hadlee tossed off the couch. "Stand up for a second babe." Hadlee followed orders and stood up. He stretched out the length of the couch. He motioned for her to lay down in front of him.

Once he had Hadlee spooned up against him he turned on Game of Thrones. He flipped the Bruins throw over their bodies. He kissed her near her ear "best date ever." he whispered. Hadlee snuggled into him and shushed him as the recap from last season ended. He tangled his legs with hers and wrapped his arm around her. Kevan was amused when Hadlee would hide her face during particularly bloody scenes. He could feel her jump. Kevan tighten his arm around her. She smiled up at him.

Content. That was the only word that could describe her life with Kevan. They were on the 3rd episode of season four. Neither of them had spoken much or moved. Hadlee loved the fact that they could just hang out together. Deke was dancing around the legs of the coffee table. Hadlee sat up on the couch. She leaned over and kissed Kevan."I'll take Deke out since I have on more clothes." She started to stand up and Kevan pulled her back against him.

"No stay" he replied "I'll throw something on. Don't want every guy in Boston seeing you in my pjs."

"Jealous Miller" she teased.

"Damn straight" he called over his shoulder heading to the bedroom. He emerged minutes later in shorts and t-shirt. Hadlee carried Deke over to the door. Kevan slipped on his flip flops. Hadlee handed him Deke. "Oh no lil man you are walking." Kevan sat the fuzzball on the ground. Deke fell into step with him. He could hear Hadlee laughing as the door shut.

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