A/N. This chapter has just been slightly edited 23/3/08, because I realised a mistake on my behalf in regards to Becki and her age. There will be a more detailed explanation at the start of episode 2, which I should have posted shortly. Kiki.
The next day. Becki and her parents went to the game. As they were driving, they were talking about what happened the night before. "You know your grandfather is really mad at you" said Riannan. "I don't care what he thinks" replied Becki. "You don't care, that he cares for you?" asked Riannan. "Yes I do. But hockey makes me happy, and he can't except that, tough" replied Becki. They got to Eden Hall, where the game was being held. "I'll see you on the ice" said Becki, getting out of the car, once her dad had parked. "Go get them, princess" said Stephen, giving her a kiss. "Don't worry I will" replied Becki, and walked to the ice rink. "I do agree with Becki, Riannan. Jack is a bit old fashioned" said Stephen. "I know" replied Riannan. "And the truth of everything would really crush him" said Stephen. "I know that too, but I can't tell Becki the real truth" said Riannan. "You're going to have to one day, and you're going to have to tell her everything" said Stephen. Riannan nodded. "Come on we don't want be late for the game" said Stephen, and they went inside to get seats.
At the end of the first period, Ducks were leading the Bears, 5-3. Becki had scored two goals, whilst Adam had scored two, and Charlie one. The Ducks were in the box, getting a pep talk from both coaches. "Great playing guys" said Coach Bombay. "Keep this up, and we'll get into the finals" said Coach Orion. "Yeah" they all chorused. The umpire blew his whistle signalling the start of the second period. "Okay Ducks. Go get them" said Coach Orion. Julie, Fulton, Portman, Germaine, Goldberg and Averman went out on the ice. At the end of the second period the Ducks were still in the lead, 7-4. Back in the box, both coaches were giving another a pep talk. "Okay the Bears are getting up on us" said Coach Orion. "We have to make sure they don't shoot anymore goals" said Coach Bombay. "Becki, I want you to take over from Portman" said Coach Orion. Becki nodded. "That's good I could do with the break" said Portman. "And also Charlie, Luis and Russ, you replace Fulton, Goldberg and Averman" said Coach Bombay. The ducks nodded. "Now go show this crowd, what Duck Power is all about" said Coach Orion. The Ducks cheered. The ones that were playing skated on to the ice. As soon the Ducks, got on the ice, the sooner it finished. In the end, Ducks won. 12-4. They all skated off to the change room. "Victory!" said Portman, once they were in the change rooms. "Just because we won that game, it doesn't mean the next game is going to be as easy" said Coach Orion. "I'm not exactly sure who were up against next week, it could be the Panthers, but they have being going exceptionally well this year" said Coach Bombay. "So we can take them" said Fulton. "Yeah where hot" said Luis. "That might be the case. But remember anything can happen" said Coach Orion. The others nodded. "Okay. Get changed and I'll see you on Monday" said Coach Orion. The Ducks got changed and left.
It was Sunday, and Becki was sitting in the lounge room, reading her English book, when the doorbell rang. Becki got off the sofa, and went and answered it. It was Jack. "Hello" Becki said, coldly. "Hello Rebekah. Is your mom in?" asked Jack. "In the kitchen" replied Becki. Jack walked in, and Becki closed the door behind him. Becki went back to reading her book, while Jack went into the kitchen and talked to Riannan. Jack and Riannan came out five minutes later. Jack went and sat in the armchair opposite Becki, and her mom sat down next to Becki on the sofa. "Becki sweetie. Your grandad has something he wants to tell you" said Becki. "I don't want to hear it" replied Becki, not looking up from her book. "Just hear him out" said Riannan. Becki looked at Jack. "What?" she asked. "I know you love to play hockey Becki" said Jack. "That's an understatement" replied Becki. "Well I was thinking why don't you go back to figure skating that way, you won't get hurt, I've seen the kind of roughing that goes on in hockey, and if you figure skate you'll be able to compete in the Olympics" replied Jack. Becki was looking at him horrified. "Go back to figure skating. I gave that up because it was a bore, and I've won the junior goodwill games and being new york champion and national champion" replied Becki. "No matter how boring you think it is. Hockey is not going to get you to the Olympics. Girls aren't allowed to play in the pros" replied Jack. "What if I don't want to compete in the Olympics?" asked Becki. "I'm not forcing you to. It's just you have talent, you could win, Becki, you could win, you have the passion for it, and it would please your mom, her seeing you doing what she wasn't able to do" said Jack. "Don't put me into this dad, I don't want Becki to be pressured into something if she doesn't want to do" said Riannan. "And maybe I don't want to win gold in figure skating, grandad. Maybe I want to play hockey because it's fun. Winning isn't everything" replied Becki. "Okay so you don't want to compete in the Olympics, fair enough. But quit hockey. You're going to get hurt, one day" said Jack. "I'm not quitting" yelled Becki. "In yesterday's game, I scored three goals" replied Becki. "Well I proud of you for that, but it is still not a sport for girls" replied Jack. "Well what are you going to do to make me quit?" asked Becki. "Easy. Cut you and your parents off from the rest of the family" said Jack. "You can't do that" said Becki. "You're right. Just you then" replied Jack. "But that's unfair" said Becki. "You have to decide what's more important, family or hockey" said Jack. Becki started to cry. "Well?" asked Jack."Well family is, but..." Jack cut Becki off. "Then it's settled. Tomorrow you'll go tell Coach Bombay and Coach Orion that you quit the team" said Jack. Becki nodded. Jack stood and gave her a kiss on the top of her head. "I knew you'd see it my way" said Jack. "I have to go. I have to get to practice" said Jack. "Bye dad" Riannan said. Jack left, and Becki continued to cry. Riannan went and hugged her. "Why mom. Why is he doing this to me?" asked Becki. "Because he cares for you" replied Riannan. Becki looked at her mom. "Do you think what he did was fair?" asked Becki. "Of course not. He excepts you to follow in my footsteps, but you have your own dreams" said Riannan. "Do I really have to quit?" asked Becki. "I would like to say no. But you heard what your grandfather had to say" replied Riannan. "But I love playing for the Ducks" said Becki. "I know you do. I could see that yesterday when you were on the ice, you were more alive then I've ever seen you, even when you played hockey in New York" replied Riannan. "But what about the team. I'm letting them down, and I'm also letting down Coach Orion and Coach Bombay" said Becki. "I'm sure they'll understand" said Riannan. "Understand and then never speak to me again" replied Becki. "They won't do that" said Riannan. "It's so unfair" sobbed Becki. "I know sweetie" replied Riannan. "Why don't you quit hockey for a while, and then we'll see if my father comes around" said Riannan. "How long?" asked Becki, wiping away her tears. "A month, and you can keep ice skating, but just make sure it's figure skating" said Riannan. Becki looked at her. "Can you do that for me?" asked Riannan. "Uh huh" replied Becki. "In the mean time, I'll talk to my ageist father, and try and talk some sense into him" said Riannan. "Talking to a brick wall would be easier" replied Becki, hugging her mom and went to her room.
