Slap Shot (D.C. Stars, #3)
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(And for the readers who love to see the sweet six-foot-two NHL player use his mouth for something other than talking… Hudson Hayes is for you)
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Oh i am so ready for this man
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The best part of my job is being in charge of entitled men who think they’re better than me because they have a dick.
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Fuck YEAH GIRLBOSS
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He motions to the chairs in front of his desk. “Take a seat.”
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Hes about to fire her isnt he..... Hmmmmm
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The menu I’ve spent countless hours on. The menu I’ve poured my heart and soul into.
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Det fucked op.... Jeg føler med dig girlie
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A month after her diagnosis, Clark left us. He told me he didn’t sign up to raise a child who is “different.”
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FUCK THIS GUY
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He shrugs, then yells, “Ten bucks. That’s enough money for five ice cream cones,”
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Elsker ham
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“Nah. Just missed you, Huddy Boy.” Maverick Miller flashes a grin and skates over to join me at center ice.
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MAVVY MY BELOVED I HAVE MISSED YOU
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I guess that’s what happens when you win the most sought-after trophy in professional sports.
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WHEN DID THEY WIN THE STANLEY CUP???? I FKRGOT IT SEEMS
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A dopey, dreamy smile settles on Maverick’s face. “God. I love that woman.”
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Du er en taber maverick
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“Remember when you came home from our five-game road trip last year and found that woman taking pictures of all your briefs?”
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WHAT
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“She’s not injured. It’s to find out why we’ve been trying to have kids for months now and haven’t had any success. It’s weighing on me, man, and I know it’s weighing on her.
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AUR MINE SMÅ GØJER
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Maverick bends and fixes his jeans over the top of his skate. “I’m tempted to retire. To get away from the limelight and focus on Emmy.” “Are you serious?”
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GISP
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“I’m most attracted to her when she wants to kick my ass.”
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Taber.
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“I only have a few seasons left in me anyway. I know you were joking earlier, but I am slowing down. I’ve spent too many years giving my body to this sport. Maybe now is the time to go.”
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Oh darling :(
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“You and me both, dude. What are you going to do about your interviews?” “Scream, probably.
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Oh youre So real
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week of job searching has left me empty-handed and on the brink of joining OnlyFans.
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Oh girlie :sob:
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“Yeah. There’s a DC Stars player who’s in need of some help in the kitchen. He’s a really nice guy, but he can’t keep anyone around for longer than a week,”
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Elsker en mand der er useles i et køkken
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Don’t tell my boyfriend, but he’s my favorite guy on the team.” She squeals then lets out a yelp. “Sorry. My other half heard me say that.”
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MIN LIAM
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“Liam Sullivan. The goalie. He’s allergic to having a good time, and I’ll do anything to push his buttons.
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Holder sådan af ham
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I think you’re a nice woman, Piper. I value our friendship, but I really don’t need Liam decking me in the face.
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Crying
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“You sure sound fine. The last time I got called to a place where you and Liam both were, it was to sort out the aftermath of your intoxicated nuptials. Did that happen again, Little P? I swear to god if he yelled at you, I’ll put him in his place.”
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Han betyder Alt
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“Did you set me up on a blind date? My shirt has a hole in it, Piper.
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En Taber
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Piper gives me a sheepish look before she continues. “I mean, how wild is it that she’s here when you are?”
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Piper you little shit
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“That’s right. You’re the blond one.” “Thank you?” “Sorry. I’m not a fan, to be honest.” “Of blond hair?”
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Græder
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have good fucking news, lads. Sully You’re being traded? Easy E Whoa. Easy there, Goalie Daddy. You’d miss me if I got shipped out west. Sully Debatable.
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HADER DEM ?????????
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DAVE’S DOGS IS COMING BACK TO THE ARENA, BABY. I started a petition with the food and bev people, and he’s coming BACK!
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OH FUCK YEAH
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I’m going to commit a murder.
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LIAM !???!?!?
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“I love my girl to pieces, but I’m not going to hand her the victory willingly. It’s always more fun when she has to work for it.”
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I ER ULÆKRE
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“I don’t need to know about your sex life.” I grimace and adjust my jersey over my pads. “Keep that shit to yourself, please.”
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Lige mine ord hudson
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“Good?” he asks. “Yeah. You know you don’t have to wait for me.” “You’ve been saying that for years, man. When have I ever listened?” “Never.” I tap my helmet against his. My chest hurts, but some of the pain dissipates when I hear the roar of the crowd. When I see the full arena and my teammates waiting for me. “And I love you for it.” “Love you too, Huddy Boy.” Maverick grins and throws an arm around my shoulder. “Let’s go kick some ass.”
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MIVERNE
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“What was with the penalty you got earlier? I saw you chirping that dude.” “He liked one of Emmy’s photos on Instagram last week, and it pissed me off. The hit was worth the two-minute timeout I got in the sin bin.” “You’re joking.” “Nope.” “You might be the most deranged man I’ve ever met.”
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Du er værste mand i heke verden jeg hader dig (du betyder alt for mig)
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“Hughes is good at left wing.
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QUINN HUGHES?!?!!!?!?? JACK HUGHES??!!?!!? LUKE HUGHES?!?!??! WHICH OBE OF YOU RATSS IS IT
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Riley—focus on the game, not what someone is saying about your girl,” I tell them. “She’s not my girl,” Riley grits out. “You look at her like she’s your girl,” Mav teases.
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One book about them right now please and thank you
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Maverick passes out the second we’re seated on the charter plane.
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Gamle mand
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I’m particularly good with knives. See you soon, Hudson Hayes.
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HALLO:??!??!???
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made you some brownies so you can get another idea of my tastes and flavors.” I freeze when I realize what I’ve said. “Not… not my taste. The taste of the food I like to make.
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*raised eyebrow*🤨🤨🤨
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“Shit. Sorry. Asparagus.” Hudson tugs on the dog’s collar and pulls him away. “No jumping.” “Asparagus?” I smile down at the dog wagging its tail. “Do you always randomly call out vegetables?”
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HIS NAME IS ASPARAGUS IM GONNA CRY
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I almost like it as much as the way he pronounces mine, Mah-de-lynne,
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*peger* taber🫵
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“Makes total sense. If this works out between us, will your husband make the move out here too?” “I’m not married.” “Boyfriend? Girlfriend?”
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UGH HES SO INCLUSIVE
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“Hey.” He stops me, smiling my way again, and I swear I can feel his grin everywhere. “Please don’t apologize. You’re right; we don’t know each other, and you don’t owe me any information about your personal life. When you share your daughter with me is up to you, and being a mother doesn’t disqualify you from the position. She’s welcome here, and so are you.
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Jeg Elsker Ham
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It’s a shame I can’t cook to save my life.
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OH MY GOD YES HES ACTUALLY USELESS I LOVE A USELES MAN
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but I also hate having to think about food after a game. My mind is shot. My body hurts.
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Autism *peger*🫵
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If it were up to me, I’d be at Taco Bell shoveling down five Crunchwrap Supremes.
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You are so real
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And you’re… hang on. You have a six-year-old. You’ve been cooking for a while. I’m going to say you look twenty-eight, but you’re really thirty-three.”
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Alright hudson you fucking age guessiing wizard
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“I read an article about you in Food & Wine,” he admits,
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Never mind you fucking cheat
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“Perfect. I’m thinking we’ll do protein-heavy plates for your meals. Chicken with sides of starches and veggies. Fish too, for the acids and vitamins. Carbohydrates like pasta two days out from your games because that’s your main source of energy during exercise, and easier carbs like whole grain toast on game day mornings.”
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Girlboss
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“I was going to get your name tattooed on my ass, but I’ll hold off until next month,” I say, testing the waters with sarcasm, and I’m relieved when he lets out a loud chuckle. “Bonus points for your humor, Madeline. And thank you for being so kind.”
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HOLDER AF DEM
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and she’s kept her attention on my face, not my ass.
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Okay but hockey butt is real im so sorry man
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I think I appreciate her.
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Taber
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Cooking isn’t rocket science.
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It is when youre stupid like we are, but i digress
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