Play hockey they said. It will be fun they said. Whoever said that had obviously never shown up drunk to a roadie. Lavi was still not amused with James. Okay he understood why Lavi was pissed. James skated. Then he skated some more. The rest of the boys had long since left the ice. Quality time with Lavi.

"Neal" called Lavi "Get off the ice." James nodded and headed off the ice. As he entered the locker room the rest of the guys were in various states of dress.

"Sweat the bourbon out?" asked Shea laughing.

"Fuck yes" replied James stripping out of his wet gear. James was head to the shower when he saw Calle sitting in a locker texting. He was smiling and laughing. Made James wonder if he was texting Tori Lynn. Jarnkrok was chirping in Swedish to Matti and Forsberg.

The guys were calling for him to hurry so they could get back to the hotel for lunch and a nap. James threw on a clean t-shirt and track pants. He jammed a Preds ball cap over his messy hair and headed to the bus. He left the iPod tucked in his pocket and put the headphones on. He had listen to so many different songs. He was amazed with the variety on the device. He also noticed that Tori Lynn tended to like male singers but any female on the iPod was an unbelievable talent. He put the headphones on and leaned against the window. He was listening to Sam Smith "Like I Can". James needed to download Sam Smith and Sam Hunt on to his phone.

Shea flicked Neal in the headphones. Neal just glared at him. Shea started laughing. Neal was getting to be less of a touch me not. James pulled the headphone off one ear "You wanna go to lunch with us" asked Shea. James looked at his phone it was only 11 am. If he went back to the room he could catch Tori Lynn before band practice. But he could hear Tori Lynn in his ear telling him to go with the guys. James nodded at Shea.

"Nealer's in" called Shea to a few of the other guys. Yay thought James. James sent Tori Lynn text.

Neal: Hope my bed was comfy. Hotel beds suck. Listening to Sam Smith. We should go see him in concert.

James put his phone in his pocket and followed Shea and the guys off the bus and down the street. He planned on getting a salad and heading to the hotel to get a nap. Maybe he would be able to talk to Tori Lynn before the game.

Tori Lynn was at the bar early. She and Colby were working on the stage. Colby called and said he needed her help. Tori Lynn walked in and was floored to see half a Chevy truck on the stage. Well at least the bed of a Chevy. Colby and the guys were busy setting it up.

"What do you think" asked Colby.

"It's the bed of a Chevy." she replied. She eyeballed it for a minute just to make sure Colby hadn't chopped her truck up.

"Thank you oh obvious one." said Colby "I have it blocked up here and wired for sound and mics. You can get up here and play guitar, sing, and shake your assets."

Tori Lynn laughed and headed to the stage. The truck bed looked like the front end had crashed through the back wall. It was amazing. The tail lights were on and the brake light was glowing. Tori Lynn hopped up on the tailgate and looked at the wiring job. It was going to make an awesome back drop for their shows. Tori Lynn saw the large throw rug on the floor of the truck bed and smiled at Colby. She tossed her Toms and stood up in the truck bed. She walked around. Bounced up and down. Colby handed her Dobro up to her. Tori Lynn sat down on the tailgate. She began playing CCR "Lookin' Out My Backdoor." The entire band was laughing and clapping along.

"When you kids get famous remember the guy who gave you a job" said Brian "Now I've drug in half a truck I expect you to use it for more than a seat."

Tori Lynn got her electric guitar from Colby and they launched into "Let Me See You" by Cole Swindell. Brian was satisfied with Tori Lynn playing guitar in the truck while Colby sang. Brian told them to work out whatever set they wanted to play. They worked for about 3 hours perfecting using the truck and the songs they wanted. They were both sitting on the tailgate of the truck. Tori Lynn looked Colby over.

"What" asked Colby.

"So how tall are you and how much do you weigh?" quizzed Tori Lynn.

"You first" teased Colby

"5 ft even and 110lbs" replied Tori Lynn.

"Holy shit Tori Lynn" he gasped "I wasn't serious. I'm 5'11 and about 200lbs."

"What are you doing after band practice?" she asked.

"Nothing" he answered "Why?"

"Want to go help me try on couches at Pottery Barn?"

"Try on couches?"

"Neal asked me to get rid of the couch in his apartment and find a comfy one. He wants one that a guy his size can nap on comfortably. So you are few inches and few pounds lighter but it should work out." she explained "Please please. I only have 11 days until they are home."

"So we are going to blow your hockey boys money?"

"Yes plus his couch is epically miserable."

"Never let it be said that I left a woman in distress" laughed Colby.

Tori Lynn made Colby drive the Rover since he knew where Pottery Barn was and could navigate Nashville traffic. Tori Lynn noticed her phone still plugged into the USB. She picked it up and noticed she had 2 texts. One from Neal and one from Calle.

Jarnkrok: Morning Flicka. Theatre or DVD
TL: Theatre

Tori Lynn smiled at Calle's attempts to get to know her. She pulled up the text from Neal.

Neal: Hope my bed was comfy. Hotel beds suck. Listening to Sam Smith. We should go see him in concert.
TL: Your bed is very comfy. It's not nearly as warm without you. Love Sam Smith.
Neal: You are alive.
TL: Left the phone in your car. Went in early. Wait til you see the stage. We have half a Chevy up there now.
Neal: Intentional?
TL: It's a prop Neal
Neal: I see said the blind man.
TL: I am headed to Pottery Barn with Colby to find a couch and furniture for the bedroom.
Neal: Get whatever you like. You can change anything you want.
TL: Can I paint you room and make it look lived in?

Neal: You can hire someone to paint.
TL: I like painting. You may not recognize the place.
Neal: Whatever makes you happy.
TL: Hope you like black and gold
Neal: Damn it Tori Lynn. Are you serious?
TL: Wait until you get home to see.
Neal: I'm trusting you
TL: Silly Neal. What if I want to put your furniture in the guest room and buy you a bigger bed.
Neal: Will you sleep in the bigger bed?
TL: Maybe
Neal: Good enough for me. I'm serious decorate however you want.
TL: No whining. What are you up to?
Neal: Finishing lunch with Weber and the boys. Then I plan to nap before the game.
TL: Give me a budget
Neal: No have fun
TL: You can't turn a girl loose in Pottery Barn with no limit.
Neal: I just did. Just make sure the couch is comfy.
TL: You might live to regret this
Neal: Nope I trust you.
TL: Have a good nap
Neal: It would be better if you were with me.
TL: Your bed was little lonely.
Neal: Call you after the game
TL: K

Colby was steering them into the parking lot. He smiled at her. "So Neal or the hot Swede."

"Both. I was getting budget info from Neal for his apartment." replied Tori Lynn

"All that smiling over budget stuff." asked Colby

"Yep" lied Tori Lynn

"Bullshit" said Colby "So what is our budget?"

"We don't have one" she answered "He said get whatever I want."

"Guys do not give girls they are just wanting to fuck carte blanche to redecorate their apartments." said Colby

"How the hell would you know?" teased Tori Lynn

"Because I sure as hell wouldn't turn a fuck buddy loose with my credit card." he answered.

Tori Lynn and Colby ventured into the Pottery Barn. Tori Lynn was immediately overwhelmed. There was house stuff everywhere. She ventured over to the couches and immediately fell in love with one with chaise lounge. Tori Lynn pulled Colby over to the couch and flopped down on the chaise dragging him down with her.

"What exactly are we doing?" laughed Colby

"Come here and snuggle. I need to see if the couch is comfy and if James will fit." she replied. She then made Colby switch places and sit against the arm of the couch and she snuggled in against his side. Colby had room to spare at the end of the chaise. So James could kick back there and have no issue.

"Can I help you" asked a sales lady. She was eyeing them suspiciously. Then again Tori Lynn had on James' hoodie and rip up jeans. Her hair was in a messy bun and she had no make-up on. She looked about 16. Colby was dressed in jeans and a fireball whiskey shirt. "Do you know what you are looking for?"

"Sure do" said Tori Lynn "I need a living room suite, bedroom suite, and the linens and pillows to accompany it all."

"Are you sure you want to buy it all here?" asked the sales lady.

Tori Lynn wanted to tell the woman to fuck off but she was just going to be nice. Colby started laughing. She told the woman that she wanted the couch she was sitting on. The woman handed her swatches of fabric. Tori Lynn flipped through and picked a darker neutral wheat color. Tori Lynn then wondered around the store and picked out deep red chevron pillows for the couch along with deep red cable knit pillows that matched the chevron. Tori Lynn, Colby, and the bitchy sales lady meandered around until Tori Lynn picked and oversize farm style coffee table and the entertainment center to match. Tori Lynn then told her she was looking for a California King black platform bed. The sales lady was still not thrilled with Tori Lynn and Colby but led them to beds. Tori Lynn made her selection and picked out the bedside tables to match. She then told the lady that James favored grays and blacks and that she wanted bedding in those colors. She picked out dark steel gray bedding and sheets with matching steel gray trim. She also got new girlier bedding for the guest room. Tori Lynn asked Colby if she thought they needed anything else.

"I think you've done enough damage" laughed Colby "Why do I have the feeling I am helping you paint."

"Because you are" said Tori Lynn "I'll feed you."

"Well in that case starving musicians can't over look free food." he teased as they made their way to the register. The bitchy sales lady was still giving them evil looks. It was almost as if she thought they were playing a prank. Tori Lynn bet if James was here they would be all over him. No wonder he wanted her to do this.

After about 10 minutes of woman entering prices for all the items. She asked for contact information. Tori Lynn put everything her name but used James address. The lady gave Tori Lynn the total. Tori Lynn hand her the Amex that James had given her before he left on the road trip. The sales lady looked at the card. Then asked Tori Lynn for id. Tori Lynn handed her the drivers license. She called another sales lady over then a guy sales clerk appeared. They all were looking at the card and her id. The ran his eyes over Tori Lynn. He was looking at her carefully.
"We will need Mr. Neal's approval due to the amount of the transaction and your id being out of state." replied the guy. He wasn't snotty like the lady so Tori Lynn asked him if he wanted her to call James. He stated " It would be required for him to speak with Mr. Neal."

"He's in Edmonton. Give me a few minutes to get him." replied Tori Lynn. Tori Lynn sent James a text.

TL: Hey can you FaceTime me? The store people are being difficult about your card.

"He may be napping before the game." said Tori Lynn. The words were barely out of her mouth when her phone chirped. Colby smirked and went flopped down on a couch near the register.

Tori Lynn smiled at James when she answered the phone. "Hey Neal" she said "Did I wake you up?" Tori Lynn looked at James. She tells him to FaceTime because the store is being difficult does he bother with a shirt. Of course not. Messy hair, lean muscle, and tattoos is what she is greeted with.

"Nope, I was actually laying here listening to you sing. I was almost asleep." he said "What's going on?"

The male manager had ventured out from behind the counter and was standing off to the side where he could hear her conversation with Neal.

"Well apparently the lady who was helping me thought Colby and I weren't dressed appropriately for Pottery Barn." laughed Tori Lynn "And I blame you because I am in your giant hoodie. Then she acted like she couldn't believe what I was picking out. Finally, she called extra people to look at my id and your card. Then the manager decided he needed to talk to you. I guess in case a robbed you and took the card. By the way it will probably be a little over $18,000. But that is absolutely everything except paint and a few picture frames."

"So what the issue. That's an Amex Black there isn't a damn limit." he replied.

"They want you to authorize the charge." she answered.

"Fuck them" said James "Leave if they aren't treating you like they should."

The manager who was still eaves dropping came closer to Tori Lynn. He was getting ready to start talking but Tori Lynn started laughing.

"Neal, really" admonished Tori Lynn "I am kind of loving the couch and the bed. I could probably find them somewhere else."

"I told you whatever you want Tori Lynn. But if they are being dicks about everything. I don't like it." he answered "Will I fit on this couch?"

"Yes it a sectional and no I won't show you." she said "You won't recognize your place. I am swapping bedroom furniture. I am putting the new stuff in your room."

"Hand me to whoever" he replied still annoyed.

"Thanks Jamie" she answered as she handed him over to the manager. James was shaking his head. He loved it when she called him Jamie. It seemed to only happen when she was really mad or really happy. He would let her redecorate the entire house everyday if it made her happy. "Here's Neal" she said to the manager who was still trying to appear as if he weren't eavesdropping.

"What is the problem?" asked Neal. So much for nice thought Tori Lynn.

"Jamie be nice" she called towards her phone.

"I'm sorry Mr. Neal" answered the manager "Miss Hall's id is from out of state and it was a large sum of money. We just needed you to verify it was okay for Miss Hall to use the card."

"And the saleslady treating Tori Lynn poorly was for what reason?" Neal asked.

"I had no idea, sir" replied the manager "Miss Hall will be well taken care of. I can assure you."

"Do you need my id numbers or anything?" he asked still annoyed.

"No Mr. Neal we will proceed with Miss Hall." replied the manager.

"Put Tori Lynn back on the phone" said Neal. The manager headed back to the desk to finish up Tori Lynn's purchase.

"Not nice, Nealer" scolded Tori Lynn.

"They shouldn't be raging assholes to you." replied James.

"You are cranky. I think you need a nap" laughed Tori Lynn.

"My schedule is off, eh" he said tossing he glasses on the bedside table.

"Sorry Neal" she apologized "But I got all the shopping done in one trip."

"Not your fault" he replied "I'm going to nap now. I'll try and call or text before we hit the ice. You can watch the game at my place invite Colby and Addison."

"Will do Neal. I'm going to go forge your name." she teased.

"Hey" called Neal before she disconnected "Get a toaster."

"You have a toaster. It's in the pantry." laughed Tori Lynn "So no more toastification."

"I was wasted out of my mind, babe" he replied "Who puts a toaster in the pantry."

"Apparently Paul Martin " answered Tori Lynn "Take it up with your boyfriend."

James started laughing Tori Lynn absolutely didn't pull any punches. He loved that she would call him on his bull shit.

"Bed Neal" she admonished "I'm not messing with the hockey juju."

"Grab a jersey out of the closet and my juju will be fine." replied Neal "It would be better if you were here in bed with me."

"Damn it Neal people can hear you" she fussed. He just gave her a smirk and waved goodbye.

Colby had wondered over from his position on the couch. "Game at Neal's tonight." he asked.

"The Real Deal has declared it so" said Tori Lynn turning back to the manager. "Now I need all of this delivered by November 7th."

"Yes Miss Hall" said the manager "I am so sorry Miss Hall. I don't think people around Nashville know Mr. Neal has a girlfriend."

"He's not my boyfriend" said Tori Lynn.

"You just blew 18k of his money. Tell me you didn't pick that couch out with cuddling the Real Deal in mind." sassed Colby "When are you going to tell the Swede you picked Neal."

"Shut it Colby" pouted Tori Lynn "I promised Calle I wouldn't pick until after the road trip. But I think he knows."

"Think he will snuggle with me so I can console him" teased Colby.

"You are awful" said Tori Lynn signing the credit slip.

"Everything is set for delivery on the 5th Miss Hall." said the manager "We will be there at 9 am. You mentioned switching the furniture from room to room. My movers will be happy to assist in transitioning the furniture."

"Thanks" replied Tori Lynn "All my muscle is on the road trip. Sorry James was a jerk."

"No worries Miss Hall." replied the manager "If you need anything else please come find me. We will be happy to help you or Mr. Neal."

Tori Lynn was excited that she had picked the furniture. They headed over to Home Depot to pick out paint. Colby had decided that she had to feed him before the game for subjecting him to paint, couches, and her chat with Neal. She knew exactly the colors she was looking for. She hoped Neal wouldn't freak when he saw the apartment. Her and Colby hit the grocery, fetched his truck, and managed to get Addi to agree to come watch the game.

Tori Lynn started dinner while Colby played with her guitar. He sat on the couch for 15 minutes. "Tori Lynn how the hell are we supposed to watch the game on this miserable couch?"

"See why we were trying out couches" replied Tori Lynn. She slid the lasagna in the oven. She finished the second lasagna and popped it in the freezer for James for later. Tori Lynn heard her phone ring. She grabbed it and saw that it was Pauly calling her back.

"Hey Boo" said Pauly "What's up?"

"I'm decorating James' apartment. He told me to order new couches and bedroom suite for the spare room."

"He is letting you decorate. The guy who lived in the beige house with rented furniture. What the hell have you done to him?" laughed Pauly "So you've forgiven him and aren't seeing the little Swedish boy."

"We are talking Pauly. I am helping him out. But I need help. Does he have stuff in storage up there?"

"Way to change the subject Boo" replied Pauly " No he sent everything to Whitby. He said less shit to move when they trade him."

"Shit"

"What are you wanting?" asked Pauly

"I know he had jerseys framed" she replied "I wanted to fix them all on a wall."

"His mom has them. I can locate the number for you or you can call Pete"

"Okay second question a person named Carmen Mandato that took a bunch of pictures of y'all. Do you have any idea how to get a hold of that person. I want to frame a bunch of black and whites for the living room."

"She has a website that you can order prints from" replied Pauly "I'm not sure Nealer will appreciate a huge love me wall."

"Well he will get over it. It won't be just him. I want to put all of you all up. Plus see if I can get a family shot from Pete."

"Pete will help." said Pauly " Tori Lynn he hasn't decorate shit since Dallas. This is good. He needs to settle in. You are good for him. And probably way too good for him"

"I'm trying Pauly."

"Just give him a chance."

"So tell me about Ally and Nat"

"Uh. What do you know?"

"That I have to get the spare room ready because they are coming to visit. That Nat is the most awesome kid on the planet. And that she is the love of G's life."

"Pretty much sums it up. She was Tanger's roommate. Just his roommate. She is immune to Tanger. She is super close with him still. Ally is also really close to Nealer. Nat thinks Uncle Jay is awesome because he is a big kid. Nealer is like a brother to her. Just like you and Cluner."

"Neal wants to me to get tickets to the Nashville Ballet Nutcracker for them."

"Nat dances" said Pauly "Neal always does stuff with her. They came down for his opening game."

"Were they here the night I met y'all?"

"No she didn't want to bring Nat down and all of Nashville realize she is G's. They keep it on the down low. Not because he wants it that way but because Ally wants to raise her in Kentucky. G fucked up. He does stupid shit but he loves her. The Pens all know her. Nat usually wear my jersey or Sid's when she is in."

"Okay I am done being nosey." said Tori Lynn.

"After Melanie I don't blame you" he answered "You will love them. It's impossible not to love Nat. And you and Ally will get along great. She also calls Neal on his shit."

"That what James said. What about G can he fix it?" asked Tori Lynn

"They are both stubborn" answered Pauly "You talk to him see what you get from the situation."

"I will. Thanks Pauly." replied Tori Lynn disconnecting.

Addison didn't even bother knocking she just barged into the apartment. Addison was the human equivalent of a tornado. Coats, keys, and shoes went flying in all directions. She eyed Colby and then walked into the kitchen.

"Don't you have enough pretty boys that you don't need the cowboy in the living room. I brought wine."

"He is my band mate Addi." laughed Tori Lynn "I've tortured him all day making him furniture shop with me."

"He's cute." replied Addi helping Tori Lynn make garlic bread. Colby came into the kitchen to ask if he could help. "Yes doll open the wine." Colby laughed and did as instructed. The little redhead was talking rapid fire. Colby wasn't sure he or Tori Lynn would get a word in edgewise.

"Thanks" said Addi "I'm Addison but you can call me Addi. Do I just call you band guy or do you have a name?"

"Colby" supplied Tori Lynn "Please don't scare him off Addi."

"Who's scared of me?" asked Addi staring at Colby "Surely I don't scare you do I?"

"All women scare me" laughed Colby as he retreated to the living room.

Addison was staring after Colby as he went into the living room. They finished up the garlic bread and set it aside until the lasagna finished baking. Addison was telling Tori Lynn all about Clune. They both missed him. Addison stopped talking long enough to pick up Tori Lynn's ipad when it chirped. Before Tori Lynn could look at it Addi answered the FaceTime request.

"Hey dollface" said Addison. Tori Lynn decided to let her have fun with whoever.

"Is Tori Lynn there?" asked Calle.

"She is but she is busy making a salad" replied Addi "So you are stuck with me" Tori Lynn laughed then she heard Matti yell hey Tori Lynn. Followed promptly by who's the hot redhead.

"Him I like" said Addison "Always a better greeting than where is Tori Lynn?"

Tori Lynn heard Calle laugh. "Sorry you caught me off guard." Tori Lynn came over to rescue the boys.

"Hey Flicka" replied Calle when he saw Tori Lynn standing beside Addi.

"You ready to play the Oilers" asked Tori Lynn.

"We were born ready" yelled Matti.

"Is the entire mafia in one room?"

"I'm rooming with Matti. He is loud and obnoxious. And a variety of other words I shouldn't say in front of a lady." responded Calle "But Filip and Olli are in here too."

"Hey Tori Lynn" called Matti "Jarnkrok is lying I am an angel."

"I'm sure Matti" laughed Tori Lynn watching Matti push Calle's head out of the way.

"Where did the hot redhead go?" asked Matti.

"She is sitting beside me" said Tori Lynn.

"Where have you been hiding her?" asked Matti.

"With Clune" said Jarnkrok "She was with him at the Halloween party. Now get your face away from my iPad."

Tori Lynn was laughing at them shoving each other like 12 year olds. She really liked all the Swedish Mafia. She knew she needed to talk seriously with Calle. But not with the entire Mafia in the room.

"So" said Calle. It was obvious he was now sitting in the floor outside the hotel room door.

"Yeah so" replied Tori Lynn "It's wild in there."

"It always is."

"Did you manage to nap before the game." asked Tori Lynn

"Ja." said Calle "All rested up ready to hit the ice. Now it's all nervous energy until I skate out. How was your day?"

"Went to the bar earlier. We finished the stage today. We have half a Chevy truck up there now as a prop."

"So now you will be dancing in the bed of a truck." replied Calle "Need to come see that."

"When you get home" said Tori Lynn "Oh and I got a new job."

"Doing what Flicka? I thought you were doing the music thing full time."

"I am going to be Fisher's assistant" she answered "Carrie decided I was a good fit to keep him on schedule and make sure he is her with Baby Fisher arrives."

"So you can do this around your music?" asked Calle.

"Yes and Carrie is taking me to the CMA's as her seat filler so Fisher isn't alone."

"Good deal" he said "Don't run off with some singer while I am away."

"I have more than enough boys" said Tori Lynn. She heard Matti yell they were leaving for the arena in 10 minutes.

"I've got to go throw a suit on" said Calle.

"Have a good game. Be careful out on the ice."

"I will Flicka. Suit and tie or Jeans?"

"Jeans" replied Tori Lynn "What about you dressed up or dressed down?"

"In my jersey" said Calle "Later Flicka."

Colby and Addi came into the kitchen as she disconnected from Jarnkrok. They were both just staring at her. She checked the lasagna. Both were still looking at her.

"What" yelled Tori Lynn looking at them both. They erupted into a fit of laughter. "What is so funny?"

"You are a damn mess sweetie" answered Addi. Tori Lynn glared at her.

"It's definitely Neal" said Colby grabbing a crouton out of the salad. "You treat Jarnkrok like you treat me."

"Um I have never made out with you Colby" replied Tori Lynn.

"We can give it a go" said Colby "It will mean about as much as it does when you are with Jarnkrok." Colby smirked at her.

"I hate you sometimes" replied Tori Lynn "I thought having a gay best friend was supposed to be fun."

"Well that's just fucking unfair" said Addi "Really you'd rather bang Calle than me?" Colby just started laughing.

"Well Craig Smith is more my type" said Colby "But her little Swede is hot."

"I think I like the blonde one better" said Addi.

"Which one?" asked Colby

Addi pulled out her phone and showed him pictures of Ekhlom. She and Colby were debating the merits of who was hotter when Tori Lynn's phone rang.

"Hey Neal" she answered.

"It sounds like a you all are having a good time." he replied.

"We are. Colby and Addi are here. I'm fixing dinner and we are going to watch the game. Did you get some sleep?"

"Yeah, I still would have slept better with you here. " he teased "What are they laughing about?"

"I think Colby and Addi are playing hot or not with the Preds roster." she answered.

"Colby and Addi" laughed James. Colby yelled that Neal needs a new head shot. Addi agreed. They showed the pic to Tori Lynn.

"What the hell is up with your hair?" asked Tori Lynn looking at the pic "It looks like a mugshot."

"Mean" said Neal "We had just gotten out of the showers from practice when they did those. I had a snapback on. That was the best of the bunch."

"Aww poor Nealer" teased Tori Lynn "First major Preds pic is a disaster."

"OWW" said Neal "It's not that bad. You are hurting my feels again."

"You and your damn feels" laughed Tori Lynn.

"Wait go back" said James "Why is Colby playing hot or not with Addi?"

"He's cute but he is slow Tor" called Colby.

"Well Addi, Colby and I all agree that Jarnkrok is hot. And you are kind of a doll as well" teased Tori Lynn.

"I knew I liked Colby." replied James "One less guy to worry about. No more competition."

"There is no competition" yelled Colby "She just needs to let Jarnkrok down easy."

"I hate you Colby" called Tori Lynn walking into Neal's room. Neal was laughing.

"You can keep him" said Neal.

"Shouldn't you be on the way to the arena." asked Tori Lynn.

"Sitting in my locker at the arena" replied James "Most everyone is down eating dinner. I finished up already. Decided after Coach tried to kill me at practice I should arrive early. I decided to call since it was semi quiet."

"Good luck tonight" she said as she sat down on Neal's dresser.

"So you going to wear my jersey tonight" asked Neal.

"Maybe." she replied.

"You should send me a picture you in my jersey for good luck."

"I might before the puck drops."

"So why did it get quiet around you" asked Neal

"I'm hiding in your room" she answered " we are going to have to put the white couch in the guest room."

"Burn it" said Neal "I could care less. So you are in my bed again without me."

"Nope" she replied "I'm sitting on your dresser. And realized I need to go back to the Pottery Barn and get a dresser to match your new bed."

Neal started laughing "whatever you want"

"Are you even curious as to what I spent 18k on?" asked Tori Lynn

"Nope. It will be fine and I know it won't be bachelor pad chic." said James.

"Not even close. Don't you need to go put your right sock on before your left, play hackey sack, or some other hockey ritual." said Tori Lynn. James laughed. Tori Lynn could almost hear him smirking.

"I think I am changing my pregame ritual to include you" he replied "We will see if it works."

"Oh no James Neal you aren't blaming me for your bad hockey juju." replied Tori Lynn. She heard a roar of voices as the guys came back into the locker. "Get your head straight. Game face Neal."

"I'll call after the we get to the hotel" he replied.

"I might wait up." sassed Tori Lynn

"Where you sleeping?" he asked.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" Tori Lynn heard Ribs and Shea in the background saying you hang up. No you hang up in high pitch squeals. "I'm hanging up" yelled Tori Lynn. She could hear Ribs and Shea laughing and James yelling fuck you guys.

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