Icing vs Frosting

Jami carried Valentina up the stairs and then waited on the girls to get the on the elevator. Caroline was yelling over her shoulder at the guys on the ice.


"Dada" said Valentina "Want Dada."


"He has to go play now." answered Jami.


"I play with Dada?"


"Not right now. We need to go find mommy."


"Mommy!" clapped Valentina. Valentina wiggled until Jami sat her on the elevator floor. She moved from person to person before stopping in front of Kayleigh. "Up" instructed Valentina. Kayleigh laughed at the little girl and picked her up.


"Cookies?" asked Valentina.


"Oh baby, I don't have any cookies with me." replied Kayleigh. Valentina normally only saw KK at the bakery. Kayleigh gave her cookies all the time. Caroline leaned in and tickled her belly


"But, we can find cotton candy."


"Yay!" said Valentina squirming and reaching for Caroline. Once they made it to the box concourse Carolina stopped and grabbed a bag of blue cotton candy for Valentina. She was holding onto the fluff for dear life. Caroline was whispering to Valentina and the child was giggling.


"Okay, if mommy asks, where did the cotton candy come from." coached Caroline "What do you say?"


"Dougie" answered Valentina.


"That's right kiddo." laughed Caroline "We can't get in trouble or no more fluff."


"Dougie or no fluff." repeated Valentina.


"Caroline Rhea Rader!" admonished Kayleigh "We have had her less than 20 minutes and you've already taught her to lie."


"It's not a lie, the cotton candy man said it was on house because of Hamilton." shrugged Caroline.


"Semantics" said Kayleigh "Just wait, I'm going to buy your red headed demon child a drum kit with a Snoopy Sno-Cone maker attached to it." Hadlee was laughing at her best friends as they entered the box.


"You're mean, Kayleigh Jo." replied Caroline "No cotton candy for you."


"Well that was a serious threat." laughed Sheena Boychuck.


"Ask Valentina where the cotton candy came from." said Kayleigh


"Hey baby" said Britt taking Valentina from Caroline "Where’d you get cotton candy?"


"Dougie" answered Valentina as she gave Caroline thumbs up.


"Dougie?" quizzed Britt "Where did Dougie get cotton candy?"


"Dougie" repeated Valentina.


Brittany looked at Caroline and started laughing "She can have cotton candy. But, she is a horrible liar. She always tells on her daddy. Not the best partner in crime."



"We've gotta work on this kiddo." said Caroline tickling her leg. "Come on, time to eat blue sugar."


The lights went down for the singing of the anthem. Kayleigh and the girls were quietly watching. Valentina apparently thought she knew the words to the anthem. Which resulted in more laughter.


"So, are we as scary as you thought?" asked Dana Paille


"I haven't decided yet." said Caroline.


"Everyone has been very nice." replied Kayleigh.


"So far, it's great. I think I like being closer." answered Hadlee.


"You get used to it" said Krissy Kelly "Plus, it's easier to wrangle the babies up here." She pointed to the area where her girls Presley and Evynn were playing with Seid's girls Story and Noah Grace.


"It's good to see they all get along." said Kayleigh watching them intently.


"Like cousins and siblings" replied Rebecca Seidenberg "They might all fight here in a minute."
The game was a fast and furious start. Kayleigh jumped up when she saw Brad break away from the group. He, Reilly, and Bergy were coming on the net fast. Brad passed it to Bergy who moved to the left then fed it out Smith. It was over goalie's glove before anyone knew what happened. Not a bad way for the first period to begin. Kayleigh was less focused on the WAGS and paid more attention to the game. Kayleigh had taken a seat beside Davey and Desi. He was all smiles after the goal. Kayleigh didn't think anyone smiled as much as Davey.


"They do good." he replied “Brad fast. Play smart there."


"I'm starting to get it, Davey."


Davey smiled even bigger "By time I'm on big ice, you be explaining to everybody."


"Nope, because you're going to be out there soon." she replied. Davey blushed and ducked his head. Kayleigh ruffled his hair with her left hand. "NHL isn't ready..."


Kayleigh didn't get to finish her sentence because someone grabbed her hand as she was fixing Davey's hair. Her arm was wrenched back Kayleigh squeaked in surprise.


"Don't break, KK!" exclaimed Davey turning in his seat.


"Sorry" said Stephanie Bergeron gesturing wildly "Is that???"


Kayleigh pulled her hand back. She wasn't sure how Brad wanted to tell people. She wasn't sure that before the end of the first period was the plan. The boys obviously already knew. Kayleigh was about to panic.


"She say yes." said Davey "She happy. So, we all happy. No problems. Now we say congratulations. Not big deal."


The WAGs were all staring at Davey. They were all saved by the goal horn sounding as Loui put a second puck past the goalie. While everyone was waiting for the tally on who scored Hadlee, Caroline, Dani Grace, Tegan, and Jami gathered around Kayleigh. They had circled the wagons around their girl. Britt was standing beside Davey looking at the girls.


"I've never heard him say anything other than yes, no, score, and goal." said Britt cocking her head at Davey "And I've never saw him not smile, Stephanie."


"Sorry, I was excited." replied Stephanie.


"Kid is a little over protective of Kayleigh, Caroline, and Hadlee." laughed Spooner "Miller may have deputized him do bodily harm to people if necessary."


Naomi Krejci just shrugged when everyone looked at her. "He's quiet as a church mouse 98% of the time. He and Dave will ramble at each other, but that is still mostly hockey."


Davey was still seated beside Kayleigh. He looked at her sheepishly. Kayleigh started laughing and hugged him. Caroline ruffled his hair. "Not bad, Baby K." said Caroline "Everyone expected today’s slightly manic outburst to be from me."


"He's like a baby brother." said Hadlee "A very awesome baby brother." Davey started blushing. "About time everyone finds out you aren't as shy as you seem." teased Hadlee.


The entire room pivoted to look at the bar near the door when a popping sound occurred. Spoons was standing with Tegan issuing orders for champagne for everyone. They all laughed when he told them to charge it to Brad. Everyone in the room knew Brad would give Kayleigh the moon if she asked. It was finally less chaotic in the room. The groups were drinking and mingling.


"You think booze fixes everything?" asked Tegan of Spooner.


"Nah" said Spoons "But wine or champagne usually calms stampeding WAGs."


"Is that a fact?" laughed Tegan "I'm more of Bacardi girl myself."


Ryan smiled at her "But where's the Rum gone?" Tegan started laughing at his Jack Sparrow impersonation. Tegan was watching the scene around her unfold. Spoons was right they did seem to calm down after the booze.


The WAGs had gathered around and were firing questions at Kayleigh at a rapid pace. Kayleigh was trying to answer them. She was also trying to keep her eye on the game.


"He gave me the ring only a few minutes before he left for the game. We really haven't had time to discuss anything. In fact, we haven't even told our parents yet. As soon as we know what is going on I promise y'all will be included. I'm sure Brad will want the mascot involved."


The WAG's laughed. There were more hugs and congratulations. All and all the WAG's seemed receptive to the group. There had been a lot of questions about the girl’s professions. Hadlee seemed to embrace the need to be the lawyer for the group. Caroline was still stand offish, but it was Caroline, so it was par for course.


"Caroline!" called Stephanie Bergeron "Dougie said that you do hair, make up, and styling."


"It's what I think I want to do long term. Right now it's kind of a hobby." replied Caroline.


"No, Caro best." said Davey "She fix all girls hair and make ups." He then turned back to the game. Davey had taken it up on himself to help Dani Grace understand the game. And apparently had decided today was the day to show everyone his personality. He was usually only talkative around Hadlee, Caroline, and herself. Kayleigh was proud of him.


"I liked you better when you were a smiling mute, lil bro." said Caroline smacking at him.


"You tell me not be so modest. I pro hockey player, act like pro hockey player." he shrugged "You do same."


"He has a point Caroline." said Kayleigh.


"You always take his side" teased Caroline. The majority of the WAGs were laughing at the group. The WAGs invited the girls to participate in the upcoming charity fashion event. The girls readily agreed. Caroline was already looking at people and assessing what she wanted to do. They got the information on the upcoming meeting for the event. Davey was smiling at all three of the girls.


"Why are you smiling like that?" asked Caroline "You look demented."


"Caroline" admonished Kayleigh.


"He does" said Caroline.


"What's so funny?" asked Hadlee.


"I tell them if you get Caroline to agree they all agree." said Davey.


"Think you are so smart don't ya, kiddo?" laughed Caroline. Davey nodded. "I guess it's not so bad."


"See everyone love like I love you guys." replied Davey


"When did you get so smart Baby K?" asked Hadlee. He shrugged. Before he had a chance to respond they heard the opening strains to "Dr. Feelgood". They rushed to the see the ice.


"It's Quaider" said Jordan Caron from his seat in the box.


Kayleigh pulled Dani Grace over to the railing and they all watched as Adam went toe to toe with a big defenseman. Dani Grace snagged Kayleigh's arm and held on for dear life. Quaider was getting some good hits in. Hadlee winced at one of the ribs shots. Davey was giving them a play by play. The fight ended with them on the ice with McQuaid on top throwing bombs until the linesman pulled them apart. Quaider stood up and blood rolled down his face. His jersey was torn and hanging off one shoulder. There was equipment all over the ice. Krug was skating around collecting the pieces. Quaider looked up at the box and smiled. Quaider hit the bench and went straight down the tunnel. Kayleigh glanced at the time. 45 seconds. It was flashing 5 minute majors. He'd serve it in the third. It would be 4 on 4 for these remaining seconds.


"Quaider looking for you. He won" said Davey looking at Dani Grace "He keep pushing. McQuaid had to do something."


"Did they throw him out of the game?" asked Dani Grace


"No, but not a lot of time. He get stitched. Be ready for 3rd. But he spend 4 minutes in box
before he play." explained Davey.


"He's going to play with stitches?" questioned Dani Grace.


"Patrice played with a torn cartilage, a broken rib, and a separated shoulder. He left the ice when he punctured his lung." said Stephanie.


"Greg finished a penalty kill with a broken leg." replied Katie "Quaider is used to the stitches. It's us that have to worry. Miller is usually a mess."


Dani Grace looked at Hadlee. Hadlee nodded "He comes home all bruised up."


"I'm not sure if I am scared or..." said Dani Grace as she was interrupted Sheena Boychuck


"Think it's fucking hot" supplied Sheena Boychuck.


Dani Grace started furiously blushing. The girls started laughing. "Wait until the playoffs." said Jasmina Tuukka's girlfriend "They all look like wild vikings."


"What about you kid?" asked Caroline "Can you even grow a beard?"


"Never try" said Davey "But hopefully we find out." The girls laughed.


"You're gonna lose the flow" said Stephanie "They will cut it all off for Cuts for A Cause. All the rookies do it."


Kayleigh's eyes went wide "No" she said emphatically "we are not cutting his hair."


Davey shrugged "KK say no." He and Desi walked away in search of pretzels.


"They will shave Brad's head too." said Melanie.


"That's fine, but they aren't touching Davey." replied Kayleigh. Caroline laughed at her friend’s expression. She was gonna be a momma bear over Baby K. Everyone should just accept he was Kayleigh's pet and leave him alone. The WAGs laughed. "He's a baby, no one is shaving his head."


"But you'll sacrifice Brad's? Knowing how much he loves his hair." laughed Hadlee.


"Damn straight!" said Kayleigh "He better be on board or no cupcakes for him."


"With holding cupcakes is a serious threat." said Caroline "We are talking cupcakes right?"



"Maybe, depends on what's necessary" replied Kayleigh. The entire room erupted in laughter.


"You'll handle Marchy just fine." said Tatiana Chara.


The third period came and went. The score remained 2-0 Bruins. They all remained in the box until the guys came upstairs. They had 45 minutes until they had to board the bus to go to teambuilding. Dougie was the first one in the box. He and Caroline sat down on a couch in the corner. They were deep in conversation when Valentina came over.


"Dougie" said the small child looking at Hamilton "Dougie, Dougie, Dougie." He smiled at the child and looked a Caroline.


"I didn't know she knew my name." laughed Hamilton because Val was dancing around Caroline singing his name.


"I'm a teacher, of course she knows your name." said Caroline.


"Ask her who got her cotton candy?"


"Hey Valentina, who got you cotton candy?" asked Dougie.


"Dougie" said Valentina. Dougie looked at Caroline expectantly.


"What the cotton candy guy said it was on the house because of Hamilton. So, technically..."


"You threw me under the bus." said Dougie poking her ribs. She started laughing. Dougie tickled her.


"I play, Caroline." said Valentina coming to help Dougie tickle Caroline.


"Yes" said Dougie lifting her up so she could tickle Caroline.


Looch came to her rescue and captured the giggling tickling monster. She laughed and kissed her daddy. She pointed at Hamilton "Dougie." 



"What's up with that?" asked Looch.


"Caroline gave her cotton candy and blamed me. Now she likes me" said Dougie.


"Never trust her Caroline, her mom can pull it out of her." said Looch carrying the little girl back to her mom.


"Mean, Hamilton." she pouted. Dougie leaned in and kissed her. "Nope, kissing doesn't negate tickling." Dougie kissed her again and snuggled her against his chest. Caroline was going to miss this sound. "You fight dirty."


"For you" said Dougie looking down at her "Always." Caroline smiled at him and sat quietly.


Kevan had come into the room during the Valentina show. Hadlee had laughed at the antics. He was sitting in chair with Hadlee in his lap. He was laughing at how excited she was. He dreaded leaving her.


"So, I pick your parents up at 5:30 right?" she asked.


"Yep" replied Kevan "But they can just take a cab."


"Absolutely not!" said Hadlee "Plus, I'm cooking dinner."


"Babe, you don't have to do that."


"Kevan Michael Miller, the first time I meet my maybe future in laws will not be after they get out of cab with me feeding them pizza waiting on you."


"Maybe future in laws" smirked Kevan "You are so stuck with me babe."


"Well, then it's all the more reason." said Hadlee "I'm Southern, I can't help it." Hadlee teared up again.


"Hey, hey!" he called tilting her face towards his "no waterworks. I'm teasing. You can go full on Paula Deen." He kissed her gently.


"I don't know what's wrong, I've cried at the drop of a hat today. I probably would have cried if there had been a hat trick."


Kevan smirked at her again "It's okay. I still love you, leaky and all."


"Good" she replied kissing him "I've been very leaky today."


"We have to go" he said standing up he pulled his keys from his pocket and handed them to her. She shook her head no. "You think you can stuff mom, dad, and both my brothers in the Fiat." Her lip wobbled. "You can drive it. No worries, if it's too big, we'll get a smaller SUV for winter. Problem solved."


"I told you I am leaky and crazy." said Hadlee looking at him. She didn't want him to go. But she knew he had to.


"But you're my crazy." he replied kissing her "Love you Hadlee Belle. If you can't drive it, get Greg to get you a car to and from the airport." She nodded. "Love you too, Miller."


Kayleigh and Brad had been surrounded by well-wishers and congratulators. It was hard to get a breath. Brad was thrilled things were going so well. He laughed when Kayleigh said she needed to call her mom before she read about it on Twitter.


"So, what’s this I hear about my hair being sacrificed for the sake of Pasta's flow?" asked Brad kissing her.


"They are not cutting Davey's hair!" she said fiercely.


"It's a tradition." said Marchy


"So is no sex until after the wedding." replied Kayleigh sweetly.


"Nobody touch Pasta's hair or I will have to have you killed!" announced Brad to the crowded room "My fiancé has spoken." There was an uproar of laughter.


"Was that so hard?" asked Kayleigh


"Nah" said Brad "I'd do just about anything for you. Protecting your pet's flow comes with the territory."


"I love you, Mr. Marchand."


"I love you too, soon to be Mrs. Marchand."


"I thought we said long engagement?"


Brad looked at his watch. "It's been 4 hours." he replied.


"That's like 6 months in squirrel time." said Kevan leaning in and kissing her cheek. "Let me know when to restrain him."


Kayleigh laughed as Kevan pulled Brad towards the bus. "Be good, Brad. Remember what I said about the brick." The girls all waved as the boys were heading to the bus.


"Miller's place?" asked Caroline.


"Yep, we have the Tahoe." said Hadlee "I have wine."


"Who's driving?" asked Kayleigh


"Me" said Hadlee


"Jesus take the wheel" laughed Kayleigh "that's a big truck."

"I have mad skills." she said laughing. The girls laughed all the way to Miller's. Less than 24 hours this time. They were getting to be pros at this hockey trip stuff.

Notes