She shakes her head slowly. “He reminds me of Frank.”
I blink. “Really?”
“The way he looks at you.” She exhales. “The way he talks and something about him just-” She stops,
pressing her lips together. “It triggered me, if I’m being honest. Because he’s a good guy, and seeing that
reminded me of what I walked away from. I didn’t handle it well.”
“No,” I agree. “But I get it now.”
“Is he good to you?”
“He’s the best,” And I mean it without any hesitation. “I’m really happy with him, Mum.”
Relief crosses her face. “That’s what matters then. How is he doing? His injury…”
“Better,” I respond. “He had surgery for a hematoma, which was terrifying, but he’s walking now with crutches.” I pull my knees up to my chest. “He’ll need a physical therapist to work on his knee and shoulder
properly before he can even think about getting back on the ice and I really hope he can play again. I know how much it means to him.”
Mum is quiet for a moment. “It’s a good thing you stayed back in Colorado then.”

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