This Changes Everything - a Patrick Kane fanfic

chapter twenty-two

We lost the first round of playoffs. Patrick and I both went home and packed. I packed about six bags and put them all in my car and he packed three. He put them in his car.

I guess we were really going our separate ways.. I got in my car and drove to the cemetery to go see Liam.

"Hey Liam, it's your mommy.. I just wanted to say that I love you and I am going to be spending my summer in Minnesota, so I won't be here a lot. I still love you more than anything in this world. Auntie Allison will come visit you lots, I promise. I love you so much Liam.."

I drove home and went to bed.. Patrick was already asleep. The next morning, we got up and packed last minute things. I was about to leave and I turned back and said, "Have a safe trip.."

"I will, you too.." He said 

I fought back the tears and I got into my car. Patrick came out and he opened my door and said, "Get out.."

I got out and he hugged me and he kissed me.. "You can't leave without a proper goodbye.. I love you so much.." 

I couldn't say anything.. I was shaking in his arms and he held me there. 

"I love you too.." I whispered

"Please drive safe and text me when you get there."

"I will." I said

I headed towards Minnesota where I was going to spend my whole summer. 

I arrived later that night and I told Patrick and he had also made it to Buffalo.

I went shopping and went to bed that night. The next few days were spent with family and old friends.

I was training so hard to get back in shape. However, I got a call from my agent.. The league made some deal that I would have to play for Detroit this year. I threw my phone across my room and cried.. I had no kids, basically no husband, and I was being traded.. 

I told my family about the trade and they were mad, but excited for me to get a fresh start.

Two days later it was announced publicly. 

Patrick: What the hell? You didn't even bother to tell me...

Me: What am I supposed to say? Sorry, I'm moving to a different state and I suck at being pregnant..

Patrick: Ash.. Call me

Me: I'd rather not right now...

I spent the night working out and when I woke up the next day, I hung out and trained with Dylan.

When I got back, Patrick was sitting on the couch.

"What are you doing here?" I asked

"You won't talk to me.. I need to know what your plan is and what you're thinking.." He said crying

"I'm moving to Detroit..." I said

"Ash, please.." He begged me

"What do you want me to say?" I asked

"Let's have another baby?" I asked mad

"No, I want you.." He said

"Well, I just can't right now.." I said 

"So this is how it ends?" Patrick asked

"I guess so.." I said handing him my wedding band and engagement ring

"So that's it? We're done?" He asked crying

"I can't give you what you want.." I said 

We were both crying and he hugged me and said, "I will always be here for you.."