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Chapter 35

Riley's POV

I watch as my uncle hoists the cup, I couldn't be more proud of him. I knew in that moment that my father was watching over his little brother, and I know he would be so proud. But this wasn't a time for tears, no it was time for celebration of what this team has accomplished, they've done what other teams dream of doing, but they went above the expectations and won it three times in six seasons.

This is what life is all about, doing the unthinkable, and raising the bar each time.

I watch as the cup gets passed around player after player, when I feel a small tug at my pants, I look down to see that it's Maddy. I pick her up noticing that Abby wasn't too far behind from her.

Looks like someone was a little too eager and ran a head.

"Like father like daughter." I laugh to myself

"Look who it is Maddy, its Daddy." I point to Patrick

"Daddy!" She repeats excitedly

"Yes that's your Daddy." I chuckle

"Maddy I thought I told you to stay with me." Abby scolds finally making her way over to us

"But it's daddy." Maddy points to Patrick

I watch as Abby's face breaks into a grin, at the sight of her daughter excitement towards her father

"Come here." Abby says as I hand Maddy to her

"Promise me you won't run off like that again."

"I won't Mommy I promise." Maddy grins hugging her mother

I smile at the mother daughter moment

It's the little things like these that we take for granted.

"Looks like they're going to be letting family on the ice soon, so why don't we start to head down."

I nod as I find Mia

"Man that was a lot of walking I did." Mia says out of breathe

Her parents, along with David were in town for the game, but she since wasn't able to get seats with them, she walk all over the arena just to find them.

"I bet it was." I chuckle

She just glares at me for my sarcastic tone

"Oh I forgot to tell you early but nice jersey by the way." She smirks

"Oh thanks." I blush looking away hoping she won't notice

"You know I didn't know you head his jersey." Mia says "I mean the only one I ever see you wear is your uncle's."

"Oh that's because I just got it today." I mumble quietly

I'm not embarrassed or anything by the fact he gave me his jersey, I just don't want people to make a big deal about it

Mia gives me a confused look

"Jon gave it to me."

"Oh please tell me you guys are dating now?" Mia squeals

See what I mean.

"No we're not though." I say

"What do you mean you're not dating?" Mia asks in disbelief "You guys have been on hundred of dates, not mention he gave you his jersey to wear, and the fact you both already act like you are together."

"We actually only been on two dates." I state as Mia rolls her eyes "And I don't know I guess we're just taking things slow that's all."

"Yeah yeah whatever." Mia mumbles