The Story of Two Diabetics

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Max's POV

"MAX, PAT LETS GO" I hear Emily scream up the stairs. I head down the stairs and we head out morning skate. I will not be skating this morning, but I'm really excited to see Em skate. I haven't seen her play hockey since London. I miss playing hockey with her but after what happened I think it's good she's moved on. After about a ten minute drive we arrive at the rink.

"Ok," she says "Patrick and I are going to head to the locker room, but first I will walk you to the stands, so you can watch. Are you sure you don't want me to ask Quenville if you can skate with us?."

"I'm sure I don't want to intrude on your practices, and it would be a nice break." She nods and takes my hand and leads me through the underskirts of the United Center. Soon enough I am in the stands waiting for practice to start. The familiar scent of ice and sweat fill my nose. I sit in my seat and play on my phone until the team comes out.

Emily's POV
I walk into the locker room dressed and ready for practice. I have to get dresses in another room because well I'm a woman. I walk to my chair and sit and wait for the boys to be ready. I SWARE they take longer to get ready than me. As I'm sitting there I fiddle with my phone texting Emma.

Ma Queen = Emma

Ma best friend = Emily

Ma Queen 👸🏻: Hey! Do you want to hang out today after practice? I know Max is here, but I have news and I need to tell you!!!

Ma best friend 💁: I will have to ask Max but meet at the locker room at 12 and we will get lunch ok?

Ma Queen 👸🏻: Of course I'm here with Willy but I can take him back to my apartment before I meet you.

Ma best friend 💁: Ok see you in a couple of hours.

I feel a presence in front of me and I see Patrick standing there.

"What do you need you fool"

"Just wondering who you were texting?"

"Just Emma. Why are you so nosy?"

"No reason. Go back to what you were doing." I roll my eyes as he walks away. Soon enough the boys are ready for practice and we head out. We do our laps around the ice and do some drills. We finish the practice with a short scrimmage. Patrick and I's team wins but, to be honest when we are on the same team we always win. We head off the ice, but I get stopped by Q,

"Emily, when you're changed can you meet me in my office? I need to talk to you." Mentally freaking out a little.

"Of course! Give me 15 minutes." I say hesitantly.

"Emily there is no reason to be nervous." He says before walking away. Like that will help. I quickly run to my changing room, check my numbers eat a granola bar, shower and change back into my clothes. I then french braid my hair, and text Patrick and Max,
Group Chat
Maxie and Big Bro
Emily: Hey guys! So I am going to have a quick meeting with Q because he asked to talk to me then Emma and I are going out to lunch, so you guys can do whatever you want.

Patrick: OH you're in trouble... But that sounds good maybe Max and I will hang out do some guys things

Max: Sounds good. Good luck with your meeting with the big man. Tell me about it later.

Emily: Alright boys heading in. With me luck

Max: Good luck!!!

Patrick: Good luck you need it!

I roll my eyes at Patrick's text before knocking on the door. I hear some shuffling around then a booming,

"Come in!" I walk in closing the door behind me and taking a seat sitting across from Q. I start fidgeting in my seat. Q says

"Well, Emily I called you in here today because I wanted to talk to you about a job opportunity because you are now officially a sports doctor and to congratulate you on your accomplishment." I smile, but in my mind, I know where this meeting is going. He wants to offer me a training job with the Hawks, but I already took one with the Coyotes just no one knows yet...

"Thank you. It's really no big deal. Just another degree." He shakes his head chuckling.

"Ok, well on the behalf of the Blackhawks organization I want to offer you a job as a trainer for the Chicago Blackhawks." I take a deep breath and tell him the news,

"Well, I actually have to politely decline that offer. During the commencement ceremony yesterday I got an email from the Coyotes offering me the head trainer position... But no one knows yet, so please don't tell anyone." He smiles and shakes his head,

"I knew I should have done this earlier. Well, Emily congratulations, and I hope the news goes over well with your brother, and remember there is always a position open here for you." I nod smiling. He gets up and walks around the desk. I stand up and he pulls me into a hug whispering, "Thanks for practicing with us. You really pushed the boys to their fullest potential, and anytime you come visit don't be a stranger."

"Of course," I say leaning away from the hug. He goes back around to his desk we exchange goodbyes and I walk out of his office. I pull out my phone to see that it is 12:30, SHIT Emma still waiting for me. I run to the locker room doors and see her standing there talking to Jonny. I walk up to them,

"OMG Emma, I'm so sorry I'm late I was talking to Q and I didn't think it would take that long." She just laughs and pulls me into a hug,

"It's ok Em, Pat texted Jonny and he explained to me why you were late." I look at Jonny and mouth a thank you. He just nods then walks away.

"Alright, so where should we go to lunch?" She asks as we are walking out of the arena to my car,

"Let's go to Panera, I'm in the mood for tomato soup." She laughs and gets in the passenger side. When we get to Panera we order and sit down at a table as we wait for our food to come.

"So" I ask "What did you want to tell me?" I say eagerly. She takes a deep breath,

"I got the head trainer position with the maple leafs... and I took it!" She says slowly smiling,

"YAY" I say a little to loudly getting a couple of looks. "I have something to tell you too, but you have to promise not to tell anyone," she nods letting me continue "well I also a the head trainer position but with the coyotes!"

"OMG" she screams getting even more looks. "We are both going to be head trainers, but we are going to be 2,217 miles away from each other" she says with a frown.

"It's ok we will see each other once a year and we will visit each other, but you CAN'T tell Patrick or Max I haven't told anyone..." A waitress brings our food and sets it down on the table.

"Don't worry your secret is safe with me" I smile and we dig into our food

Well I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. Sorry it has taken so long to get out I've been very busy I hope to have one more out this week. Don't forget to comment and vote. Thank you for reading
~Abby