Chapter 21

Lilly's POV

September 11, 2015

Owen had started hockey practice a few weeks ago, and university was getting ready to started back up last week. Clare, Eli and Adam were back in New York. The lake was getting quiter and quiter as tourist season died down. Owen was gone quite a bit between hockey and the youth center. I had started my art classes back up about three weeks ago. With classes I knew we were in for another hectic year. I had finished several books and paintings, but the silence was driving me insane.

I had dinner ready and was pacing the floor Owen was late. It wasn't like him to be late without a text or a phone call, I was starting to get worried. Finally, the phone rang… "Hello! " I answered with fear in my voice. "I know I'm late, but can you meet me at the bar near U of T?" he asked. "I guess, I'll be there in 35 minutes." I said. I put on my boots and pulled on a sweater and put my hair in a high ponytail. I checked my makeup and grabbed my keys and headed out.

I walked in the bar and there he was sitting there beer in hand, I sat down the waitress brought me a rum and coke. "Whats going on?" I asked. "Happy 1 year anniversary … it was one year ago that we sat right here and had our first conversation." he said smiling. "One year ago today… " I said. "One year ago today you made he the happiest man." he said. I took his hands in mine, and just looked into those beautiful blue eyes just like I had a year ago.

"I have some good news!" he said. "Well…?" I said with excitement. "I'm the new captain of the hockey team." he said. "Owen! Thats wonderful!" I exclaimed. "And… there's going to be NHL scouts at the nect few games… coach said theres a good chance I could get recruited." he said looking a bit worried. "Owen! That's wonderful! " I said. "Dance floor!" he said taking my hand. "Absolutely! " I answered.

February 12, 2016

Owen's POV

It was the last game of the season, scouts were in the crowd. I had so much pressure as I entered the arena. Lilly was sitting with my parents and Tristan, they all cheered as I took the ice.

At the end of the half I had scored 5 goals, and had spent a decent amount of time in the box. I took the ice and was speeding towards the net when BAM!

I woke up in the hospital my arm was in a cast from my wrist to my shoulder. I could hear beeping noises, there were flowers, balloons and cards everywhere. Lilly was sleeping in a chair beside my bed. She looked like an angel … my thought was disrupted when three nurses came in. "Mr. Milligan glad your awake… can you tell me what day it is?"

A redhead nuses said while one checked, my vitals, and one changed an IV bag. "It's February 12." I said and she smiled. "I'll get doc in here soon, I know he want to talk with you." the nurse said and they all walked out one by one.

"How are you feeling, " Lilly said kissing me on the cheek. "Like I was hit by a truck." I told her. "Well, you kind of were. I'm glad you're awake." she said and pulled her chair closer to my bed. I was getting ready to ask her what happened, when the doctor came in. " . I am going to ask you several questions that will probably sound really silly, but have patience with me… we need to see how you are doing. Fist I'm going to tell you three words I want you to remember… tree… car… train. Can you repeat those to me? The doctor said." tree… car… train." I replied "okay, and he made a note.. What day is it? " he asked and I replied "February 12." I said. "And the year?" he asked taking more notes. "2016" I said. "Okay, and can you tell me how you were injured? " he asked as he took out a light and started examining my eyes. "I was skating towards the goal… then everything went dark." I answered. "Okay." he replied and continued to examine me. "Okay, now can you tell me the three words I gave you when I first came in?" he asked. "Tree… leaf… plane." I answered and my brain felt fuzzy, and my head started to hurt.

He was writing notes in my chart that took quite a bit of time before he spoke again. "Well, Mr. Milligan. You suffered a nasty concussion, along with two breaks in your right arm, and a dislocated shoulder. We did surgery Friday evening to put in several screws and pins. I'm going to order a ct scan to help figure out more with the concussion. Right now we are going to do what we can to keep you comfortable. How would you rate your pain on a scale from 1-10? " he said. "About a 3." I answered. And he walked to the door. "And what were those three words again?" he asked. " branch… plane.. Train " I replied. He jotted down a note and left.

"Whats goin on?" I asked Lilly. "You took a nasty hit, ended up on the bottom of a 4 man pile up… you've been unconscious since… your arms broke and pinned together… and you can't remember 3 simple words… oh, and I'm so happy you're awake! " she said smiling. "So,what day is it?" I asked. "The 14th happy anniversary! " she said kissing my cheek. "Lil, I'm so sorry… " I said. "You're okay! That's the most important thing in the world to me." she said. "Happy Anniversary beautiful! " I said taking her hand in mine