“Go!” Adler yelled, passing the puck up to him. Lucas took it and went, just like his captain said to. He deked around one Wild and then another before sending a pass over to Anderson. Anderson took possession of the puck and then shot it so hard that Lucas didn’t even realize it went in until Anderson threw his arms in the air and the buzzer went off.

Lucas skated towards Anderson and wrapped up in a mainly hug along with everyone else, tapping him on the head. It was the second goal on the night, and they only had three more minutes to keep the Wild from scoring. If they accomplished that, it would be Tate’s first shut-out as an NHL goalie. A big feat for a rookie goalie and the guys were working hard to help him accomplish it.

The three minutes went fast and when the final horn went off, Lucas let out the breath that he had been holding all game.

One win down, three more to go.

Lucas skated towards Tate and tapped him on the head, smiling at him through his goalie mask. “Bad ass dude, bad ass,” he said.

Tate gave him a wide smiled and nodded. “That is good right?”

Lucas laughed. “Yeah man, real good.”

In the locker room, the Assassins joined together to celebrate Odder’s first shut-out. Coach Bacter stood in the middle of the locker room with Eleanor Adler beside him and the game puck in his hand. Tate stood beside them with a goofy grin on his face and Lucas couldn’t help but laugh. When Coach handed him the puck, Tate’s face lit up and he threw his arms in the air, yelling something out in Swedish. Everyone else joined in, clapping and yelling as Eleanor hugged him tightly.

Lucas leaned down and started taking the tape off his legs. He was proud of Odder but they would celebrate later. Right now, he would let the kid feel on top of the world. It was a great feeling and every hockey player deserved that feeling. When he saw a pair of bright gold heels at his feet, he looked up and saw Mrs. Adler smiling down at him.

“I was told you needed to see me.”

Lucas nodded his head. “I do.”

She sat down beside him and crossed her legs before resting her hands on her belly. She had gotten bigger and Lucas still yearned for his own baby. He wondered how much longer he would have to wait until he could convince Fallon to marry him and make babies with him.

It couldn’t come fast enough.

“Good game by the way.”

Lucas smiled. “Thanks Mrs. Adler.”

“So what do you need to see me about?”

Lucas took in a deep breath. What he was about to do was either going to blow up in his face, or it was going to make Fallon want to make babies with him.

He was hoping for the latter.

It was late but Lucas dialed Fallon’s number anyways. Odder lay in the bed beside his and Lucas still wasn’t used to it. Since he still wasn’t talking to Levi, he had told him to get his own room. Odder didn’t have a roommate so Lucas decided to room with him for the week. When Fallon’s sleepy voice said, “Hey,” Lucas smiled. He had missed her so much and hearing her voice made being away from her easier.

“Hey you. Sorry to wake you.”

“No, don’t be. I’m glad you called,” she said before clearing her voice. “I fell asleep on Audrey, hold on, I’m going to my room.”

Lucas’ pulse picked up. He wondered if Audrey had told her yet, but surely if she had, Fallon wouldn’t be sleeping on her as if nothing was wrong. “Okay, that was a damn good game.”

A proud grin came over Lucas face. “Thanks, baby.”

“Tate was amazing,” Fallon said.

“He was, since you brought him up. We talked and I’ll probably bring him by to see the condo when we get back.”

“Sounds good, I’ll call and set up something, for what, Thursday?”

“No make it Wednesday; also, can you meet me at the arena at nine that morning?” Lucas asked biting his lip. If she couldn’t it would ruin everything and he really didn’t have a backup plan. Lucas drew in a breath and waited for Fallon to answer him.

“Why?”

Lucas rolled his eyes, chuckling before saying, “’Cause I need you to.”

Fallon laughed. “Whatever, yeah. I’ll be there Mr. Secretive.”

Lucas smiled. “You just hate me keeping secrets.”

“I do. So?”

Lucas laughed. “So I’ll see you then?”

“Yup, but I thought you weren’t coming home till Thursday?”

“I got a meeting Wednesday morning, and they are letting us leave tomorrow night,” he answered.

“Cool, okay, yeah I’ll be there.”

“Great,” he said with a grin, “I’ll be home at three in the morning tomorrow.”

“That’s late,” she said. “What are you going to do, take a taxi home? I guess I’ll bring the truck with me to the arena.”

Lucas smiled since she had fallen right into his trap. “Why don’t you leave a key under the mat and I’ll come sleep over?”

Fallon giggled. “No way. Someone could break in.”

Lucas laughed. “No one will know. Leave me a key.”

“No.”

“Yes, I’ll even wake you up with a surprise.”

Fallon continued to giggle. “I don’t want your surprise and I ain’t leaving you a key!”

“Yes you do,” he coaxed. “I swear, you’ll love it.”

Fallon let out a breathy sigh. “No.”