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Zachary

Bummer on the game last night, O.

Quinlan

You looked great out there, though!

Ellie

At least they got a point. And it’s still the beginning of the season.

Penelope

Our resident hockey expert is here to school us all.

Beau

Is anyone watching *my* game tonight?

Abigail

Sorry, Beau. I’ll be on a flight.

Quinlan

To be fair, you didn’t watch Owen’s game either.

Abigail

What can I say? I’m an equal opportunity sports hater. I’ll cheer for you if you make the Super Bowl though, little brother.

Beau

I’m less than three years younger than you, you know.

Abigail

So? Doesn’t mean I can’t give you shit.

Beau

Love you too.

Ellie

Where are you headed, Abs? I haven’t heard about the latest trip.

Abigail

A quick trip to Paris to meet with a boutique that’s interested in stocking my designs. I doubt it’ll pan out, but if they do, that would be amazing.

Plus, you know. It’s an excuse to get authentic French food.

Ellie

I’m jealous. I’d love to go abroad sometime. I’ve still never been out of the country.

Owen

Thanks, fam. I appreciate the support.

Even if it comes with a reminder that we lost in OT.

Just got back to the room after post game press and everything.

Zachary

Anything for you, my man. We miss you down in Portland.

Wesley

You still owe us drinks after bailing in May.

Owen

Yeah, yeah. I’ll be home during the holidays and we can all go out then.

Lucy

Just rub it in that everyone else is legal except for me, why don’t you.

Abigail

One day, cuz. I promise it’s not as exciting as it seems.

Owen

Speaking of drinks, Beau, while I’m down in your neck of the woods, we should grab one. We have tonight off, so maybe I could swing by the game with a few of the guys.

Beau

Just let me know, and I’ll get you tickets.

I’d love to see you, man.

Owen

Bet. Let me talk to them and I’ll let you know.

Zachary

What are we, chopped liver?

Wesley

Apparently this is what we get for not being professional athletes, Z.

Beau

You know you two could fly down and visit sometime. I have a guest room. It’s always open.

Quinlan

They just like to complain.

Abigail

And don’t we know it.

Lucy

Sometimes I feel like I’m surrounded by children.

Abigail

You say that like I’m not ten years older than you??

Zachary

She’s an old soul.

Wesley

Whatever that means.

Zachary

We’re used to it by now.

Lucy

I’m rolling my eyes at all of you.

Ellie

It’s a good thing I keep my phone on do not disturb during class, otherwise my students would think someone was dying.

Zachary

Yeah, yeah. I gotta get back to the library anyway.

Wesley

Can’t let your rival beat you, huh?

Zachary

No. She’s infuriating.

Abigail

You can just admit that you like her, Zach. It’s okay. Those are called feelings, and all humans have them.

Owen

While this is amusing, I have to go. Team meeting.

Miss you all. Talk soon.