Ride (Reposted)

December 2013

"Is Jamie coming tonight?" She heard her co-worker, Dan behind her.

"After his game he is. Pass me that streamer." Emily said in a grunt as she lifted herself onto a table.

"I could have done that. So what time will that be?"

"Don't worry about it. Probably around 11. I don't think he'll be drinking tonight."

"Why not?" Amanda asked, another department head.

"Because he has morning skate around 8. He likes to get a full night sleep in before hand."

"The life and times of being married to a professional athlete yeah?" Amanda asked.

"Jamie and I are definitely not married. We don't even live with each other. No ring on this finger."

"Do you think you two will ever get married?" Dan asked.

"Yeah. We're going to buy a house after the Olympics. One day we will." Emily grinned.

They were going to announce the roster in a few weeks for the Canadian Men's Hockey Team. And there was rumblings that Jamie was going to be named to the team, which meant that they were going to be headed off to Russia in less then two months.

About an hour later she had Jamie yawning with a big stretch walking into her bathroom. Just having woken up from his pre-game nap, his pyjama pants hanging low off his hips.

"Can't you just come to my game first and then we can go to the party together?" He asked, his eyes filled with sleep.

"I have to go to the party babe. As much as I'd like to go to the game first." She looked up at him while applying some eyeshadow.

"Then come." He kissed the back of her head.

"Maybe for the first period. And then I have to go."

"That makes me happy."

"I know it does. Trust me. I'd much rather to to a hockey game. But I have to go to the party. I'm the idiot that planned it."

"Your my idiot though. I can't wait to start looking at houses."

"I know. My lease is up in June and your lease is up in September. If we find a fixer upper we're living at yours until the house is ready."

"Why don't we get one that's move in ready."

"Because a fixer upper would be fun."

"How many bedrooms do you want?"

"Maybe 4? That way we can accommodate our family."

"How about 5 for the 4 kids." He grinned.

"Two and then I'm getting my tubes tied." Emily laughed.

"You'll change your mind." He winked at her as he got into the shower.

She flushed the toilet on him on her way on the door, hearing a yelp from a sudden rush of cold water.

***

Jamie hadn't heard from Emily in a while but he figured she had just placed her phone in her jacket pocket.

Getting out of the AAC and into his Escalade he tried calling her once more.

Her phone was definitely in her coat pocket. He tried calling her work phone and that call didn't go through.

Pulling into the event space half an hour later he made his way into the venue.

One of her colleagues that Jamie had actually met flagged him as soon as he came in.

"Jamie! There you are! You need to follow me right now!" Camille yelped.

"What's wrong?" He asked, keeping up with the tall red head.

"I think she's been roofied. Dan bought her a drink and all of a sudden she's out of it."

"Where is he? I'll have to have a few words with him."

"I have no idea. He took off and this place is packed. She's just in this room here."

Camille opened the door and he found Emily curled up on a couch, not in a proper state of mind.

He also found Dan sitting on the couch as well, running his fingers through her hair.

But as soon as Dan saw Jamie he stood up, ready to defend himself.

"You get the fuck away from her right now." Jamie walked up to him and pushed him.

"I didn't do anything. I was just making sure she was okay until you got here." Dan put his hands up, like he was saying he was innocent.

Jamie had a good five inches on the guy, and was significantly heavier.

"That's fucking bullshit. If you don't get out of here right now your face will be shaped to my fist."

"The big tough hockey player has to come and save the day then huh?"

"Jamie?" He heard a quiet voice from the couch.

"Get the fuck out of here. I mean it." Jamie warned with a raised fist.

Jamie watched Dan leave and Camilla exit shortly after.

"Baby. I'm here." He said softly to her, crouching in front of her and cradling her face in his hands.

"I don't feel right." She said quietly, trying to sit up.

"I think you were drugged. I'm going to take you home. Your going to sleep this off and we're going to get you tested in the morning." He helped her up.

Supporting her small frame against his, he had no problem manoeuvring her through the hall and getting her to his truck.

He took drove her to his building, using his elbows to get him into the elevator as he had her in her arms. He had let Jordie know they were on their way and to have the door open.

"What happened?" Jordie asked as he carried Emily into his apartment.

"She was drugged." Jamie grunted as she stirred in his arms, "I feel like I should take her to the hospital."

"Just let her sleep it off. Your not going to get much sleep tonight." Jordie squeezed his brother's shoulder.

And he was right. He didn't get much sleep, most of it was sitting in the chair in his room, watching her sleep. Making sure she was breathing still, or not vomiting.

***

Waking up with a head ache and sudden jolt she found herself in Jamie's bed with one of his old oversized t-shirts on and Jamie sitting on the recliner in his room sound to sleep, looking rather uncomfortable.

It was about 4 AM, she still felt groggy but she wanted Jamie to come to bed.

Slipping off the bed she walked quietly over to him, giving his shoulder a slight shake, "Babe. Come to bed." She said softly as he stirred.

Sitting up he wrapped his arms around her waist. "Hey. How are you feeling."

"Groggy and I have the worst friggen headache. C'mon baby." She tugged on his sleeve.

He didn't question that notion once. She felt him slide in behind her, pulling her tight against him.

Later a brunch with her girlfriend Jess, Emily sat in her booth with her sunglasses on, dying from a horrible head ache.

"I can't believe you were drugged last night." Jess shook her head.

"Neither can I! At a work party."

"At least it was kinda in time, as Jamie was just getting there. Always saving the day that boy hey?"

"Fucking seems like it. Jordie was asking about you today too." Emily gave Jess a coy grin, seeing the redness come up her face.

Emily and Jess connected at an after hours event at Kenichi, where she was a waitress. And Emily had accompanied the Benn boys to dinner there multiple times, She knew Jordie had a little crush on her and she had one on him. Jamie knew this too.

And they both took it to their full advantage, to see the other squirm.

"What was he asking?" She grinned.

"Just how you were doing and what you were doing."

"Why doesn't he just ask me out?!" Jess laughed.

"Why don't you ask him out? Your already part of the Dallas Stars cult." Emily snorted, then held her forehead, "it hurts to laugh. Call him, right now."

"Seriously? I don't have his number."

"Yes you do."

"No I don't. It didn't save."

"I can fix that." Emily grinned, pulling her phone out and dialing Jordie.

"Hello?" She heard Jordie say.

"Hey Jordie. It's Em. Jess has a question for you." She smiled, handing the phone to Jess.

Giggling to herself she saw Jess turn red talking to Jordie.

He agreed to dinner and the smile on Jess's face was massive.

"Fuck you. You are paying for brunch." Jess laughed after she hung up the phone.

"That's my girl. That potty mouth I have given you is coming out just fine. When do you guys do on your date?" Emily grinned.

"Monday night. Wanna go watch Real Housewives and let you die on a couch."

"Yes please." Emily sighed, then giggled, "Jess and Jordie, sitting in a tree."

"Oh shush." Jess growled as they got up from their booth.

"Hey. I just want you to be my sister that's all."

Despite being incredibly hung over, she enjoyed the afternoon relaxing with Jess, just having girl time.

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