Chapter 2

Abby sat between the Kendalls and Haywards to watch Brad’s game. Tina decided to stay home with Wendy, as her due date was only about a week away. Sitting on those small seats would be too uncomfortable for her.

There seemed to be a buzz of electricity in the arena about the expectations for the Falcons this season. The top line was more like a family gathering with Brad, Jake, and Derek up front, with Peter and Scott Warren on defence. There was cautious optimism for the team to go to the Memorial Cup.

The Windsor Spitfires were a tough team to play against. Brad scored in the third period and asked the linesman for the puck. He skated to the bench and handed it to the trainer.

“I promised a fan the puck if I scored a goal.”

The teams traded goals in all three periods, with the Falcons winning 5 to 4 in overtime. A Windsor player was named the third star. Brad was named the second star. He skated onto the ice, waving his appreciation to the team’s loyal fans. Dozens of kids yelled and jumped, hoping Brad would toss the bundled-up T-shirt their way.

He noticed Diane standing by the glass, almost covered in anxious fans. “This is for you, Diane. Happy birthday!” He tossed the shirt over the glass, and other kids were trying to catch it. “It’s for her!” He pointed. Diane jumped up and down with joy, clutching the shirt in her hand. She scampered back to her mom as Brad skated off the ice.

Jake Campbell was named the first star scoring two goals, including the game-winner and an assist. Brad patted him on the back as he walked past, then turned his attention to the boy and son standing nearby. They were this game’s ‘Brad’s Bunch.’ A young boy or girl who was waiting for or recently received an organ transplant. The boy looked wide-eyed at Brad as he autographed a Falcons T-shirt and handed it to him. The father shook his hand, and they posed for pictures with Quinte, the Falcons’ mascot.

Brad and the others showered, changed into their suit and tie, and walked out to meet the many fans waiting for an autograph or picture. Billet families and others waited in the background as some players were asked for their attention.

Abby noticed Brad approaching and took him aside. “I had a talk with your adoring fan and her mother. I said that you would attend Diane’s birthday party and be her present. I owe it to you for what I did on our honeymoon and being with the university boys.”

“Your sexual assault by them wasn’t your fault.”

“Maybe I should have been more forceful to leave, and at times I did enjoy it. Your understanding and forgiving me mean so much to me. Go and have some fun, and maybe you’ll get to dip your cock in her.”

“I don’t know if she’d go all the way or not.”

“All you can do is try. Her mother, Kelly, is divorced, and I think she could use a good man to love her.” Abby took a Viagra out of her purse and placed it in his jacket pocket. “Just in case.”

“So you agree that I can fuck her and fuck them if I can?”

“Yes, my love. I’ll be in bed when you get home to tell me, in great detail, what sexy fun you had while you fuck me. Be good to Diane; maybe she’s a virgin and wants you to be her first experience. I love you.”

“I love you too. Okay, I’ll go, but I’ll probably be spending several hours with three giggly girls, and nothing will happen.”

Brad went to his parents and Cathy, whose home he and Abby were living in, to say he was invited to a fan’s birthday party. Abby said she’d get a ride home with Cathy. He kissed and hugged his love goodbye and went to where Diane, her mom, and the girls were standing.

Diane was jumping and waving her hand while holding the poster, now tattered with use. She smiled from ear to ear as Brad approached them.

“I guess I’m your birthday present. Please be gentle when you open me,” he kidded.

Diane screeched loudly, practically jumping into his arms. “Am I ever going to have fun unwrapping you!”