Page 9 of Slap Shot

“Thank you, Piper. I can’t tell you how much this means to me. To us. I know it might not work out, but if it does, it could change my life. You’re an incredibly generous person,” I say.

“We all deserve the chance to be happy. I have to run, but let me know if you need anything else. I’ll text you some more details.”

When we hang up, I’m dangerously close to bursting into tears, but this time, it’s from happiness, and that’s a damn nice change of pace.

FOUR

HUDSON

Piper

Hello to my favorite defenseman!

Me

I’m not sure Riley will be happy to hear I’m your favorite, but I’ll take the honors.

What’s up, Little P?

Piper

Are you free tonight?

Me

Is this for a media thing?

Piper

No. It’s more of a personal thing…?

Me

Those dots aren’t ominous at all.

Piper

I don’t know how else to explain it…

Me

I think you’re a nice woman, Piper. I value our friendship, but I really don’t need Liam decking me in the face. I’m going to politely decline your advances. I don’t reciprocate your feelings, and I’m sorry.

Piper

Ew. You think I’m hitting on you?

You’re like my BROTHER, Hudson. My god.

I have an idea I want to run by you. And it doesn’t involve sleeping with you.

Me

You have my attention.

Piper

How did your chef interviews go the other day?

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