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Holy cow. I can’t keep up with everything going on in your world!

GE

You’re telling me. Between the relationships, the Vegas weddings, and the babies, I had to start a note in my phone to keep it all straight!

AG

When do you all have time for hockey?

GE

We’re more like a social club than a professional sports team.

Can y’all beat Los Angeles, by the way? I want our teams to play each other in the Stanley Cup final!

AG

We’ve been talking about that for years, haven’t we?

It has to happen one of these days!

GE

Here’s hoping!

AG

I really thought you had that series in the bag.

I’m so sorry, Grant.

I know it doesn’t change anything, but you all played really well.

GE

Thanks. We gave it our best effort out there, but they were the better team.

It’s back to the drawing board for next season.

Seymour is a good player. He’s just not Riley, and we really missed having Mitchy out there this postseason. Hopefully we can snag a good defenseman during free agency.

ANYWAY. I’m cheering for you all in game six tonight! How are you feeling?

AG

Nervous. Excited. Anxious. Wondering if all the work we’ve put in will pay off.

GE

It will. Your coaching staff is amazing. Your players are prepared, and they trust you.

I have a great feeling about how it’s going to go for you, Lia.

AG

Thank you . That means a lot.

GE