Page 52 of Icebreaker

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Yeah. Fuck, I need some sleep. G’night. Miss you. Send me a pic, please, so I can have sweet dreams.

Ellie

Sent. Goodnight. I miss you too.

Daddy

Awww, and Peasebottom and Tater too. Now I’ve got a new background for my phone. Remember your bedtime. TTYL.

Ellie

I saw you tonight!

Daddy B

How?

Ellie

The school had a streaming feed. And you guys almost won tonight.

Daddy B

Kiddo, we lost by 2. That is not what almost winning looks like.

Ellie

But you could have lost by three.

Daddy B

I appreciate the optimism, but losing two games back-to-back pretty much fucking sucks.

Ellie

Did you guys get in trouble for fighting?

Daddy B

Nah, Coach knew that fucker deserved it.

Ellie

I think it’s sweet the way the guys defend you.

Daddy B

Sweet? I think they just like to fight.

Ellie

And you don’t?

Daddy B

Not as much as them.

How are you feeling?

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