Manhattan Courthouse. July 14th.

It was the morning of Henrik's re-evaluation and everyone was nervous of how things were going to play out. The Rangers won the cup a few weeks back and while New York City was thrilled over it, the fans were still anxious regarding today's outcome. It was center J.T. Miller's day with the cup, but like everyone else, he was focused on today.

Aly and her lawyer were sitting in the same spot they did at the first trial. A few moments later, Henrik and his attorney also entered. He was dressed in a gray and black suit. He appeared to have lost some weight, but looked a bit more remorseful than he did in the past.

"We are ready to begin. Mr. Lundqvist, please update us on your progress," the judge stated.

Henrik took a deep sigh, "It has been determined that I have an inside sexual addiction and that whoever is within a short distance to me, I want them. It has been a secret I hid from my wife and everyone for a long time. I am also battling bipolar disorder, but the medication I have received has toned down the demons and they are tame for now. I have a long recovery, but the medication is helping."

"That is an interesting revelation. Do you wish to continue treatment?" the judge asked.

"If it's possible, may I do it as an outpatient? I learned my lesson in this month away," Henrik suggested.

Aly stood up, "I second that. I have bipolar myself and it is no easy task to tackle these demons. Outpatient medication and therapy has helped me. Please your honor, listen to him. He's right."

"Henrik Lundqvist, if you screw up one more time, you will be locked up again. Consider this your warning," the judge affirmed before slamming his gavel down.

Everyone stood up and proceeded to leave the courtroom. A voice soon called out, "Aly, wait!"

Aly turned around and saw Henrik, "Oh. Hi."

"I am so sorry for hurting you. I didn't want to do any of that stuff. You know who I am. I could never attack you or anyone," Henrik said.

Aly nodded, "I know, I get it. I have demons too."

"I'm glad you can relate. W-What's that bump?" Henrik mumbled.

"Chris and I are 14 weeks pregnant," Aly answered.

Henrik softly smiled, "I'm happy for you two. Well, I better go see my wife. I'll talk to you soon."

After Henrik and his lawyer left, Aly sat back down and held her stomach. Kristina sat next to her dear friend, "Are you okay?"

"I'm not sure, girl. This is all just so strange. I'm happy he's doing well, but I just don't know what to do," Aly replied.

Kristina stood her up, "Let's go get lunch and talk. And hey, we leave for Athens in five days."

That evening, Aly and Chris were doing some packing for Greece. They were so excited to go away for a couple weeks with her good friend, Kristina's parents, and Carl decided to come along too. It was going to be nice to have a fun vacation, especially with your closest friend and her family.

"Baby? How about a bubble bath or hot shower to relax you? You seem tense," Chris offered, noticing she wasn't folding any clothes.

Aly looked up, "Huh? Oh yeah, okay."

Chris walked over to her, pushed her hair away, and kissed her neck, "You smell like the beach."

"It's that bali lotion I got. A-Are you seducing me?" Aly softly moaned. His touch immediately turned her on.

"Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. You just feel so nice," Chris murmured into her neck, leaving kisses from her neck to her shoulder.

Aly dropped the NYR shirt she had in her hand and turned around to face her boyfriend, "Fuck the shower. I need you. You're teasing me."

"I'm just getting started baby girl," Chris playfully smirked, laying her on the bed. He removed her gray shorts and kissed inside her thighs.

Aly gently pulled his hair, "Your scruff tickles me. Just stop the teasing and make love to me."

"As you wish, my beautiful girl," Chris smiled, giving her a night she desperately needed.

The next chapter, it's off to Greece for fun, friends, family, and fright? Stay tuned...

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