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Banking on Your Heart
"Come in you guys. They are all in the living room." I say to the two people standing on the doorstep. "Come on Charlie lets take the company into the living room ok?" I ask him as he stands frozen in front of the two people.
"Come on Conway lets go share the news with the others then I will deal with Banksie's troubles." Bombay says then he leans in and whispers into my ear. "Does Banks know about your crush yet?"
"No but he is getting closer he has it down to two."
"Ok I will keep my mouth shut." Bombay says as he wheels me into the living room with Charlie and the other person tagging along behind. "Hey everyone I have some great news. I am back permanently. However the news I wanted to share with all of you in person is that I am engaged to a wonderful woman you all know. I am blessed that I am getting a wife and a son. Would you all like to meet her again?"
"Yes coach!" They yell in unison.
"Come in Casey the team wants to see who the unlucky lady is."
With that Casey Conway comes in the room with Charlie beside her. Everyone's mouth drops open. "Charlie I thought your mother got remarried a while ago." Goldberg says being the first to recover from the original shock.
"She did but they got a divorce when he started abusing her. You all knew that I thought. Anyway I knew she was dating someone but I didn't know it was Bombay." Charlie responds.
"So Charlie are you happy for them or does it bother you?" Adam asks suddenly and everyone gets really quiet.
"I am very happy this really should have happened a long time ago." He replies. "The only thing I don't like is that Rebecca knew before me."
"Sorry Captain Duck it happens to be that I was out shopping one day and ran into him picking out an engagement ring so I asked who the lucky woman was."
"You know Becky I am not really mad at you and I wasn't before either?" Charlie says with a laugh as he hugs me.
"Good because I wouldn't want her boyfriend to kick your butt." Gordon tells him with a laugh.
"I don't have a boyfriend Uncle Gordon."
"Wait Becky we're going to be more like cousins from now on. I like that! So if this guy hurts you he better watch out I was protective before now I will be even worse." Charlie claims with a laugh.
After a few more minutes of chatting Adam tells Gordon what is going on. "Becky I will take this case but only if you tell me when you plan to tell this special someone?"
"This weekend after their game. It will be either Saturday or Sunday."
"Great now you guys better get to your dorms before you get caught on a curfew infraction of the rules." Bombay says before he hugs each of them. "I love you guys and gals. I am grateful that you have given Coach Orion such respect that you harass his daughter as much as possible."
They laugh and tell him how much they love him as well as miss him. Before they leave Adam comes back to my side. "Becca may I go with you to the meeting tomorrow night? I would walk you there and maybe I could actually go to the meeting as well before walking you back home." He whispers right into my ear.
"If you want you may. We always accept new members. Moreover that would free your roommate up for his date tomorrow night since he would otherwise have to cancel or drag her along." I whisper in his ear and he laughs.
"Also I wanted to thank you for never letting go of me as I told the others about my case." He says gently into my ear.
"Hey that goes both ways Banks. You were there for me and didn't let go of me when I was telling my story. I actually felt safe and cared for as I talked so thank you." I whisper back and I see him smile. He then kisses my forehead, cheeks, and nose before hugging me. Then he straightens up says goodbye before leaving with the other Ducks. Charlie has said his goodbyes now too and is leaving with Banks.
"Becky, Adam is going to need you now more than ever and if you are there for him you might be happy with the results. He seems to care a lot about you too Becky. I mean he calls you Becca and hugs you. He also kisses you in ways the others don't plus he seems to want to be near you at all time. I have never known him to be that close to anybody. Usually he seems worried that it will screw up his chances of playing in the NHL but with you he doesn't seem to care." Bombay says.
"Uncle Gordon I love your sense of humor. So Aunt Casey how come you agreed to marry this nutcase I call my uncle?" We all laugh at the face he makes at me. "Hey there Bombay watch who you stick that tongue out at! I may get the scissors out if you do it again." We laugh again as he leans over and hugs me.
"I have missed that laugh and smile Becky. I have missed your wit as well." He comes back with.
"I can't help it Becky. I fell for his nutty sense of humor and his love of hockey as well as his love of kids especially my son. He would do anything to ensure Charlie is healthy and happy. What more could a woman ask for after everything I have been through?" She says.
"Actually I have to agree that Uncle Gordon is a great guy. I am very happy for both of you."
"Becky I hate to keep you up much later but I need to know how much of your story Adam knows."
"All of it as of tonight. I just finished telling all the Ducks. Adam knew most of it but until tonight he didn't know about the guy's full plans to hurt me." I reply quietly.
"I can't believe Coach Reilly is the one behind his problems. I mean I know what a jerk the guy can be but to abuse a boy just for leaving your team when it was against his wishes I would have thought below him."
The next day passes in a blur. After school I go to the rink to watch the team as I sketch a picture of my favorite player. Then I go to my group counseling with Adam before returning to the dorms to interview Russ, Greg, Connie, Kenny, and Guy. Adam and I find I am able to get all the interviews done because it takes half an hour for each one. When I am finished Adam walks me back to my house at around 9:30. We say our goodnights and he turns to leave. "Becca why does everyone insist on you telling the guy you like about your crush on him? I mean if it is meant to be it will be and you will tell him when the good Lord gives you the words to do so." He doesn't wait for the answers but turns and leaves.
Once in the house I quickly go to the computer room and dash out an email to Banks.
A.C.N.B.
Thanks for being there for me lately. As for your questions they feel it necessary for me to tell him so that I don't have regrets later in life I guess. You are right though that the good Lord will give me the words in due time. However that time is drawing near and I know it. Well I need to get ready for bed. See you in class tomorrow.
Love,
R.C.E.O.
With that finished I get my shower and get ready for bed. The next day will be a big one for me. I am looking forward to seeing how my article turned out in the paper. Just as I start toward my bedroom my dad calls to me from the computer room. "Becky you just got an email from Banks."
"Thanks Dad," I call back then head over to the computer room. "Mind if I read it before I go to bed? I sent him an email with answers to a couple of questions he asked before walking away with out waiting for an answer."
"Sure sweetheart." Dad answers as he moves out of the way.
I wheel over and open it up.
R.C.E.O.
You are welcome however it should be me thanking you for always caring about my feelings. My question is what if the feelings aren't mutual on his end will you regret it? What I am trying to say is what if he rejects you would you still be able to face him and the team? Becca don't get me wrong I am sure this won't happen if it is the guy I think it is but if it is the other one well I don't exactly know if it will go as well. Well Charlie needs the computer so goodnight and sweet dreams. See you in class.
Your friend,
A.C.N.B.
"Well that confused me." I say aloud.
"What's wrong Rebecca?" My dad asks as I start out of the room.
"Banks' email was a bit confusing!" I reply then I move back to the computer and open my email. I scroll down his message so dad can read mine first before he sees what is confusing me. I then tell him what Banks said right before leaving. "Here read my email to him then scroll up and read his response."
Dad reads them quickly before he speaks. "Becky it sounds as though he thinks he is the guy you have a crush on. He is wanting to know if he stands a chance against the other guy who could be his competition. He doesn't want the team to loss you if it is the other guy and his feelings aren't mutual."
I hug my dad. "Thanks for trying to make some sense of his response." I wheel to my room and get into bed. I fall asleep thinking about what dad has just said.
Author Note: Alright so seems like she slipped but Adam seems not to notice it. Can anyone catch the slip?