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Kayleigh had sent Brad a text that she was on her way home from Kevan's. Brad was bouncing around his and Kevan's room waiting for her. Kevan was laying on his bed trying to read one of the Mortal Instrument books on his iPad. Periodically he would glance up at Marchand and shake his head. Kevan lobbed a pillow at Marchy.

"Sit down" called Kevan "It's a 20 minute drive. I can't handle you twitching until she calls. Or I'm going to choke you."

Brad just flashed that stupid smile at him. Before Kevan could stop him Brad was jumping up and down on Miller's bed. "Is this better Millsy?" Brad continued to jump. Kevan growled at him. Brad bounded out of Miller's reach.

"If I kill you Hadlee and Kayleigh will be mad." snarled Kevan "But they will get over it. Get off my bed."

Brad flopped down beside Kevan. And looked at his iPad screen. "Whatcha looking at Miller?" Kevan shoved Brad's face away from the screen. But Brad's face was right back in place. "Come on Millsy, I thought you were reading. Not checking out real estate. My brother is a real estate guy. I am good with shit like this."

"I'm just looking, Squirrel." replied Kevan "Eventually Hadlee, Deke, and I will need more room than the apartment. I'm just getting ideas of what I like. And things I might want to show Hadlee."

"What about off season in California?" asked Brad.

"She can't pick up and go. I'm pretty damn sure I can't leave her for months at a time. So I guess I change my summer training plans. We haven't talked about this yet. I am ahead of myself. But I know Hadlee is it for me. Probably from the time I broke her shoe." explained Kevan "Mom, Dad, and my brothers will be here opening night so she will meet them. If that doesn't send her running away screaming nothing will. Have you told Kayleigh that you leave for Nova Scotia?"

Brad shook his head "I'm not going without her. Maybe we should look for 3 houses in the same subdivision." Kevan shoved him off the bed. "Oww, Miller"

"I am not housing hunt with you." laughed Kevan "But you are probably right about being close together."

"We are gonna be neighbors have little hockey cheer babies and Harvey and Deke will love each other" Brad from the floor between the beds.

"Speaking of Harvey when is he coming" asked Kevan

"He will be here Monday when Mom and Dad come down. He's going to love Kayleigh."

Brad's iPad chirped and he clamored out of the floor to grab it. "Not a word Marchand" threatened Kevan.

Brad answered the FaceTime request from Kayleigh. "Hey Doll" said Brad out of breath.

"Why are you out of breath?" asked Kayleigh

" I was jumping on Kevan's bed and he pushed me in the floor. Then I ran to grab you." replied Brad as if it were perfectly normal to be jumping on Miller's bed.

"Bradley Keith why are you bothering Kevan?"

"Because he is squirrel and can't sit still. He was bouncing all over the room waiting for you to get home." called Kevan from the other bed "will you please read him a bedtime story or do whatever you do to make him calm down and go the fuck to sleep."

"He's cranky" laughed Brad "He misses Hadlee Belle. He gets grumpy I get hyper." Brad turned the iPad towards Kevan. He was stretched out on the other bed in his boxer briefs reading on his tablet. That was lot of exposed muscle. Kayleigh cocked her head sideways looking at Miller. "Uh you done looking at Miller" asked Brad laughing.

Kayleigh blushed "Just taking screenshots for Hadlee."

"Sure you are Doll." laughed Brad

"Feel free to send her screen shots" called Kevan.

Brad flopped onto his own bed and watched on the iPad as Kayleigh climbed into her bed. Kayleigh was wearing a tiny pair of black and white boxer shorts and a t shirt that read Brad Pack across the front. "Like the shirt, Kayleigh."

"Caroline ordered it for me." replied Kayleigh "It's pjs. She thought they were funny. Caroline's says teach me how to Dougie and the ones she got Hadlee say Millertime on them."

"You all miss us, eh?" asked Brad

"Maybe" said Kayleigh "So you will be home tomorrow?"

"Can't wait Doll." he replied "We will get home probably around 1 am. Where are you going to be?"

"Where do you want me?" asked Kayleigh.

"Preferably in my bed" smirked Brad "Even better if you won't be crawling out of the bed 3 hours after I get home."

"I will talk to Raven and see if she and Ty are willing to run the store on Friday." replied Kayleigh "So I will watch the game with the girls and Davey then come over to your apartment."

"We have an optional skate on Friday. So I don't have to go necessarily unless my game sucks. So we can do whatever you want Friday."

"So I can sleep in" she smiled "I never get to sleep in."

"You can sleep as late as you want. And I will try not to wake you up when I come in."

"If you don't wake me up what is the point in me waiting in your bed Bradley Keith."

"Valid point, Doll" replied Brad "I can't wait to be home."

"I am more than ready for you to be home. But I think we need to keep Davey."

"No Ma'am Gears is going home with Krejci." stated Brad "You all will baby him to death. He is a hockey player not a puppy."

"I know that." she replied "But he is like a little brother to all of us. Plus he has a date with Desi Saturday and he will be with us at the game."

"So I guess I need to make that happen, eh?" asked Brad

"I promise I will make it worth your efforts." she teased

"Oh speaking of puppies. When mom and the gang come down opening night and they are bring Harvey."

"Who is Harvey?" asked Kayleigh

"He is my bulldog" replied Brad "He is adorable you will love him."

"He's lying" called Kevan from the other bed "Harvey doesn't listen, he whines, and he drools everywhere."

"I'm sure he isn't that bad Miller." replied Kayleigh.

"You love the squirrel so I'm sure Harvey will be loved as well. He is pretty awesome. He could be great with a little discipline." responded Kevan "He behaves a lot like Brad."

" I can hear you" said Brad looking at Kevan "He is awesome. He will love you, Doll."

"Well the only thing Deke has learned this week is how to make Davey fetch his ball" said Kayleigh "And how to impersonate an area rug."

"Life is hard when you are little and adorable" replied Brad "I speak from experience." Before Kayleigh could respond a pillow smacked Brad. "Damn it Millsy." Kayleigh was laughing.

"Night Kayleigh" called Kevan.

"Nite Miller" she answered "I think Hadlee was waiting on you to FaceTime her. Alright Bradley Keith I need to go to bed. Got to make 2 days worth of pastries if I plan on taking Friday off."

"I love you Kayleigh"

"I love you too Bradley Keith. Be good go to bed and don't force Miller to kill you."

"I'm always good" he responded

"Nite Brad."

"Love you Kayleigh Jo."

Kayleigh disconnected the call and laid in her bed. She missed the noise he made. She missed snuggling with him. Most of all she just missed having him home. She was already dreading the long Western swings in the winter. At least she will have Harvey to snuggle. Kayleigh clicked on the food network. She was out before Alton Brown had time to announce the first sabotage.

Kayleigh's alarm seemed to get earlier and earlier. She was glad that after work today she wouldn't be needed back at the bakery until Monday morning. Raven had jumped at the chance to make the next mornings pastries and extra hours that came with it. Kayleigh needed to consider promoting her and paying her a little more so that she wouldn't have to always come in so early. Kayleigh had all the donuts finished. She had most of her rolls and sticky buns ready for icing and glaze. She counted 4 trays of the protein bar she named after Kevan. She made 6 trays of ham and cheese biscuits. She was starting on the dough for the sugar cookies and the Bruins game day cookies. While waiting on cookies to bake she started a list of cupcakes that she needed for the day: Sixtythree's, blue velvet, black forrest, german chocolate, and the Riverwalk. She had Raven begin all the batters and start baking off the cupcakes. Kayleigh had 12 dozen Gears cookies cooling. Raven counted another 14 dozen M&M game day cookies. Kayleigh was still pondering what to do for Dougie. She was having no luck. She was going to have to pick his brain. Or maybe Caroline would have a suggestion. Kayleigh made brownie batter and scattered in a ton of Lucky Charm's marshmallows in the mix. She baked 6 sheet pans of those brownies. She knew they would sell like crazy if she named them after Smith. They loaded the display cases and crashed on the bar stools in the kitchen before the second round of baking and frosting.

Kayleigh had a custom cake order that she needed to finish before she left for the day. It was only 8 am and she was already behind. Davey might have to come back to the bakery with her. She doubted he would mind. Kayleigh began mixing frostings for the cake, cupcakes, and cookies. Raven and Ty we piping as fast as possible. They cut and plated the Smitty Brownies. Finally Raven began making fruit tarts.

Kayleigh had pulled the crumbcoated cake out of the fridge. She was excite about this cake. It was the first Frozen cake that had been ordered from her bakery that wasn't just a sheet cake. She covered all 3 layers in fondant. It was a blue ombre effect. Starting with a midnight blue on the bottom layer, to a lighter blue, and then a shade of blue just bluer than white. Kayleigh was busy cutting the icy snow flake that would drape the top layers. Once completely covered in fondant Kayleigh placed the cake in the walk in. She began working on the fondant and gumpaste figurines. Olaf, Elsa, Sven, Christoff, and Anna all came to life. She then made tons of gum paste snowflakes. She put all the figures on the drying racks and retrieved her cakes from the walk in. She was hand painting the kingdom on the base layer of the cake. She painted Ainsley on the middle layer in a glittery silver edible paint. She stacked those two layers. She brought the top layer over and added it to the cake. She then placed the entire cake back into the walk in. She looked at the clock and it was a little after 10 am. She thought it was odd that she hadn't heard from Brad. But then again she had her iPod in her ears. Kayleigh went in search of her phone.

"He's on the ice for practice" called Raven when she spotted Kayleigh looking at the phone. "He called and I answered it because you didn't even act like you heard it. I told him what you were doing. He said not to bother you and that he would call you before he napped. He was impressed with you work. I sent him a few pictures."

"Thanks Raven" replied Kayleigh "I would be lost without you."

"Hadlee said don't forget Baby K. And Caroline said she was would be over at Kevan's by 3 and that she would make dinner if you wanted to nap so you can wait up for Brad."

"It takes a village to watch the pastry girl" laughed Kayleigh

"You have one" teased Raven "By the way Brittney Lucic called she wants you to make Valentina's second birthday cake in January. "

"I will call her back and set up a consult. Oh and I may have volunteered us to help make pies for Greg Campbell's thanksgiving project."

"We can do that" replied Raven "Think you could drag a single Bruin over my way."

"If you'll be my bakery manager and take some of my baking duties I will donate all the single B's to the cause." laughed Kayleigh "It comes with a raise, insurance, lots of responsibility, and my undying devotion."

"You really are in love with Marchand" said Raven with her mouth gaped open "I never thought I would see you slow down. I will most definitely take the job. But who is going to manage the Cafe."

"Ty" called Kayleigh "Want to manage the Cafe?"

"UMM, what about Raven?" he asked.

"I promoted her" said Kayleigh "Now I am promoting you. More pay, more hours, and you can study here as long as everyone is served."

Ty grabbed her and planted a smacking kiss on her cheek. "But I can still bake the breads and frost things."

"Yep, if you quit making bread they will riot." laughed Kayleigh "Well that was easier than I expected. You 2 will be in charge until Monday."

Kayleigh felt like the weight of the world came off her shoulders. She began melting the isomalt. She poured the sugar mixture into the molds in order to make Elsa's ice castle. She only need a few panes of sugar to work with. Kayleigh placed the molds on the drying racks. It was nearing Noon.

"Raven you are in charge. I'm gonna pick up Davey and then we will be back." said Kayleigh. Kayleigh loaded into her Escape and plugged her iPhone in. Within minutes of leaving Sugarbaker's Brad called.

"Hey Doll" called Brad over the car speakers "You finished for the day?"

"Not yet, since I'm hanging with you tomorrow I have a birthday cake to finish before I can call it a day. I'm gonna pick up Davey and bring him back to the bakery with me." replied Kayleigh "Nap time?"

"Yeah it's nap time. Miller refuses to snuggle with me and Dougie had Spooner. I can't wait to be home." laughed Brad "Miller said if I crawl in his bed again he is at least gonna break my knee cap. No sense of humor."

"Leave Miller alone he is cranky without Hadlee." teased Kayleigh "Hadlee is even a little bit cranky without him."

" So my plan is nap, hockey, plane, then Kayleigh" said Brad "Have you been over to the apartment today?"

"Not yet, I probably won't go over until after the game."

"Okay, you have the key, the code, and the door guy knows you are coming." replied Brad "Make yourself at home doll."

"I'm pulling up to the rink" said Kayleigh "I will be waiting. Love you. No fighting."

"No promised Kayleigh. I love you."

"Be good Brad, no penalty box."

"I'll give a try" laughed Brad.

"He's lying and has his fingers crossed" called Kevan.

"Happy napping boys. Bye Kevan" replied Kayleigh as she disconnected the call.

Apparently day 4 as a hockey mom you no longer had to show id to enter the practice facility. Kayleigh waved at the guards and headed down the hallway. One of the other guards told her that they were still on the ice. She ventured into the rink and sat down near the bench. She saw Campbell and a few other Bruins not on the preseason trip skating. She noticed that Davey had a bright red vest over his jersey.

KK: Why does Davey have a bright red vest on over his jersey
Caro: He is not cleared for full contact practice yet
KK: But the doctor said he was clear
Caro: Baby K is still relatively small in hockey terms
KK: He is bigger than Brad
Caro: Taller yes but he weighs less. He is a baby. Some of the bigger lines like LA and Chicago could really hurt him.
KK: Okay as long as they aren't picking on him.
Caro: You really have adopted him haven't you
KK: Yes, Brad said I have to give him back. But his mom is bringing his dog Harvey down.
Caro: What's with these boys and puppies
KK: Hard telling what Dougie will drag home.
Caro: Probably Spoons

Kayleigh lifted her head at the thud against the glass near her. Davey was smiling and waving at her. She waved back. He motioned for her to come closer. "I'm done. I shower and be right back."

"That's fine" she responded she handed him a Sugarbaker's cup "It's a reese's cup protein shake."

He smiled at her and skated off with the cup. She sat back down on the bleachers and looked up recipes to try in the bakery. She might try and make him some Czech or Swedish cookies. She didn't even hear or see Campbell until he spoke.

"Hey Kayleigh" said Greg he began laughing as she jumped.

"Hadlee's right y'all shouldn't be so quiet for such big guys. She needs to get you, Davey, and Miller a bell." said Kayleigh

"We aren't quiet we just aren't loud like Marchy." laughed Greg "He is only quiet when he sleeps and Miller swears there is 15 minutes of recoil each night."

"Me and Kevan are gonna fight." replied Kayleigh.

"You are what 5ft 110 lbs." said Greg "I think you can take Miller. I would enlist Hadlee and Caroline. Millsy loves Marchand if not he would kill him. No one but Segs had ever roomed with Brad until Miller volunteered. Kevan is so chill off the ice. It works. Brad said you were really busy today. So I can bring the Rookie over to you at the bakery if you need to head back. Or hang on to him and drop him off at Kevan's place. I know Krejci plans on dropping Kevan off tonight so he can pick up the Rook."

"Either way is fine with me. He would be stuck at the bakery with me. If you want to take him over to Kevan's the door man will let him in. He can watch TV, take a nap, or hang out with Deke."

"Come on we will go down and tell him the new plan." said Greg

Kayleigh followed him into the locker room after every one assured Greg they were decently covered. Dear Lord thought Kayleigh we need to discuss the definitional value of decently covered. Towels were not clothing. Davey was sitting in his locker in ball shorts drinking his shake. He had obviously taken a shower. His hair was slicked back from his face. The kid had a mop of blonde hair. Caroline needed to get a hold of him and fix that mess.

"How come he gets shakes and treats everyday" teased Bartowski

"Because you broke him and he is a growing boy." said Kayleigh giving Bart a fierce look .

"I thought she is the nice one" asked Bart

"KK very nice. Miss Hadlee and Caro nice too." replied Pastrnak "They love me like brother." He smiled at Kayleigh.

"Well then lil Bro" began Greg "You can either get dressed and go with Kayleigh to the bakery or you can come with me run a few errands and I will drop you off at Kevan's place. Your choice kiddo."

"I guess I will go with Soupy. I will pack before the game. I go back to Krejci's tonight." replied Davey "Caro said that she will cook because you bake at dawn. Something about chicken chili. No idea." He said shaking his head. "She said Desi can come for the game but then go home."

"Yes Desi can come over but wait until Caro is home before she comes over." said Kayleigh "I'll see you at the apartment. Put Deke on his leash and don't venture too far away from the apartment." Davey smiled and nodded at Kayleigh. She ruffled his hair. As she turned to leave the locker room started laughing and called "Yes mom" as she left. Bartowski followed her out of the locker room along with Campbell.

"I'll have him over at Miller's by no later than 4." said Greg "No worries I will keep him safe."

"Thanks, Greg." said Kayleigh "Come by the bakery and I will fix you and Katie some pastries."

"What about me?" asked Bart

"You broke Davey. And Caro curses at you a lot. Will would curse at you but he is too little." replied Kayleigh "Plus you were giving Davey shit for us making him follow rules. He is new to the country, new to the NHL/AHL, and only 18. He needs guidance that doesn't end in a strip bar. No cupcakes for you."

Greg started laughing hysterically. They had all wondered time and again how she could date Marchand. Brad's belle was a spitfire. Greg was pretty sure might actually take someone out over the rookie. Bartowski was just watching her walk away.

"I don't think she likes me" said Bartowski

"No one likes you Bart" replied Greg shoving Matt into the wall "You just refuse to believe it."

Davey joined them in the hall. He had his and Greg's bags. He handed Greg his own bag and looked down the hall. "Where is KK?"

"She left buddy" said Greg. He noticed that the Rookie blushed "So tell me about Desi?"

"She very pretty. She does the cheer things at Boston College." replied Pastrnak "She is coming to the game on Saturday. I introduce her to all of you. " Davey held out his phone and showed Greg the picture of Desi and the girls at cheer practice.

"Damn she is hot. No wonder the girls are keeping you on a short leash" asked Campbell. Pastrnak looked confused "You have to ask the girls before Desi comes over and they give you a time for Desi to go home." The rest of the boys were now filing into the hallway and were listening to this exchange.

"Yeah Hadlee said something about hockey before girls. Kayleigh tells me that I have a curfew and that I need to focus on making big team. Caroline tells me there are condoms in nightstand. They are most confusing girls." said Davey. The Bruins all started laughing.

Paille clapped the kid on the back "All girls are confusing Pastrnak. But it's all sound advice."
Davey shrugged and followed Greg out of the practice facility. The Bruins scattered into various vehicles. Greg explained that he was going to hospital to the oncology floor to visit. Davey was happy to go with Campbell to visit. They spent the next several hours visiting the patients and taking pictures. Davey was fairly amazed that people knew who he was and that they wanted to take pictures of him. Campbell assured him he was doing well. Davey sent a copy of one of the pics to all three girls.
Hadlee: Proud of you Baby K
Caro: Don't be picking up nurses
KK: That's not an errand. Glad you and Greg are out doing good stuff.

Kayleigh was smiling at her phone when Raven came back into the kitchen. Raven teased her about Marchand. Kayleigh held the phone out and showed her the picture of Davey and the cancer patients.

"He's a good kid" said Raven "He is lucky you all adopted him."

"He really is" laughed Kayleigh "Brad says I have to give him back to Krejci. But I know we will keep him around. He had become a little brother."

"Lil bro has a major crush on you" replied Raven.

"He will get over it. Plus we set him up with one of the BC cheerleaders." said Kayleigh

"Pick a cheerleader any cheerleader?" giggled Raven "Okay so when are you going to parade the single Bruins through the shop for me?"

"I will put Brad on it when he gets back. If he knows it gets me more free time he will drag them here from the plane."

Kayleigh had Raven luster dusting the gumpaste figures. Kayleigh was busy demolding the isomalt castle walls. All the panes came out of the mold perfect. Kayleigh sprayed the isomalt pieces a silvery blue. While the pieces were all drying Kayleigh began mixing batters for more cupcakes. Ty had informed them more muffins were needed and more brownies with cream cheese frosting. It seemed like the day would never end. Raven was working on filling the pastry case.

Cake mode thought Kayleigh. She put her headphones. Kayleigh pulled the cake out of the walk in and brought to the large table. She started assembling the isomalt castle on the top tier of the cake. Then added the tiny gumpaste characters. The cake was coming to life. Kayleigh was signing along to Megan Trainor while placing all the individual snowflakes on the cake. She finished the entire cake of with a few sprinkles of edible glitter. As she went to back up to look at the cake she bumped into a solid form. Davey caught her before she toppled towards the cake.

"I didn't know you were here" said Kayleigh pulling her headphones off

"Sorry" said Davey "I was watching you make cake. That amazing. Soupy here too. He is out picking out pastries."

Kayleigh headed into the shoppe. "No charge on those Ty. Greg did me a favor today."

"No way" said Greg "He helped me out. Plus Katie will kill me. So where is this cake he has been rambling about."

"Friends and family discount Ty" replied Kayleigh she motioned to the kitchen. Greg followed close behind. Kayleigh showed him the cake she had made.

"Wow" said Greg in awe "Marchy said you baked. He didn't tell us it was this kind of stuff."

'Mostly just stuff like in the case. A few standing restaurant orders. I do some catering things. But I love these custom cakes. But i get bored of making the typical sheet cakes."

"So she makes me do them" called Raven from where she was icing cupcakes. Kayleigh laughed when she saw Davey concentrating on icing cupcakes with Raven.

"She put the rookie to work" laughed Greg .

"No time to stand around here. Got things to do." said Raven

"Gregory Campbell this is Raven" said Kayleigh "She keeps me from drowning in pastry."

"You were supposed to bring single guys KK" teased Raven "Not the married ones and ones still wet behind the ears."

"Bake" said Kayleigh laughing. Greg just shook his head. "I don't let her out of the kitchen much. Davey are you staying with me or heading to Kevan's"

"We just stopped to get cookies" replied Davey "Next time we stop by before we see the hospital people and take some there."

"I will hook you up before you go next time." said Kayleigh "Caroline will be there in the next hour or so."

Kayleigh photographed the cake from several angles after they left the kitchen. She was almost done for the day. She heard her phone chirp .

Brad: That's some cake Doll. The rookie sent pics of it and you of course. Lots of pretty things in one picture.
KK: It is pretty cute. I am just finishing up for the day.
Brad: We are up and headed to carb up before the game. Napping isn't as much fun without you.
KK: Oh you need to parade all the single B's through SugarBaker's.
Brad: Need a replacement?
KK: No you just owe it to Raven.
Brad: I do eh?
KK: Yep she agreed to be my kitchen manager and Ty will be the shop manager. Meaning I don't have to bolt up at 4 am every morning. She is taking over some of my responsibilities.
Brad: If she wants one of the married ones I will make it work.
KK: Bradley Keith Marchand
Brad: Teasing doll. Does she have a preference? She can have the rookie eh?
KK: Leave Davey out of this.
Brad: I will bring a few guys by.
KK: Love ya
Brad: Love you too. See you in about 10 hours.

Kayleigh finished cleaning up her cake mess. As she was driving to Kevan's apartment she realized she had not taken time to eat herself. She had brought a box of treats for Greg, the doorman. He wouldn't care if she scavenged out of the box. She grabbed one of Smith's brownies. Reilly had loved the ones Brad made. She thought he would be excited about having one named after him. As she was driving home she started laughing. She finally decided what she was going to do for Dougie. Gingerbread hockey players. Finally, she thought. Kayleigh pulled into the parking structure. After giving Greg his treats she made it to the apartment. Greg told her that Davey and Deke had went for a walk.

"Honey I'm home" called Kayleigh it had been a running joke between the girls since their dorm days.

"About damn time" yelled Caro from the kitchen.

"Been busy not going back to SugarBaker's until Monday"

Caroline came out of the kitchen and pressed her hand to Kayleigh's forehead. She then looked Kayleigh over in a suspicious fashion.

"Who are you and what have you done with the baking nazi." asked Caroline.

"Funny Caro." replied Kayleigh "Making some time for myself and for Brad."

"Who in the hell ever thought Brad Marchand would be a good influence on you." teased Caroline.

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