Emador- Well those guys are so hott! LOL My kitten was just like the one in the story when I rescued him so I have some experience there!

Meadow567- Tried going to see a Pens game but they were sold out before we got there. Of course that was the man's fault, lol. Just be patient everything is going to be explained…soon!

Strangexbutxtrue- I love kitties too. I have two that I adore. Hehe, loved the joke about Craig.

Klinoa- I have experience with cats. I thought it would fit well with her being a country girl. And Tom Wopat…well I love guys with dark hair…like Eddie, Paddy and Billy, LOL. Glad you liked the blanket!

Lia06- Anything was better than listening to Silk, LOL. I love kitties too.

1-800-epk-fano- I love the Dukes too and they are very sexy. I love the General Lee too. I actually considered buying a Charger and fixing it up.

Prettypinkcheer5- You're like my anti-Craig fan, LOL. But love the reviews too.

Wakingbear- Kitties are so cute aren't they?

Sonatack- I heart cats too. And Dogs….I like animals! Glad you're back!

Sorry this took so long….just when things were going well, I cut my hand on broken glass and required stitches. Typing was difficult. But stitches are back and big stuff in the story about to happen in next few chappies! Thanks. Peace and Love!

Thief River Falls

"What do you mean we hit a moose?" I asked Craig as he tried to get me to exit the plane.

"A moose ran across the runway when we were taxiing and we bumped him. They need to check the plane." Craig said again.

"Forget the plane, what about the moose?" I asked.

"Herb says the moose ran off and wasn't hurt." Craig said.

"But what if he was hurt and ran off and is now laying somewhere injured. You know like when you hit a deer and just cut if bad or something?" I asked.

"Kylah, the moose is okay. It knows how to survive in this environment." Craig sighed.

"But we should go check and make sure that it's not lying out there suffering just beyond the runway." I insisted.

"Kylah, it's pouring rain; it's cold and it's dark. You can't go tramping out in this to look for a moose that if it were injured would be dangerous because it would be hurt and scared." Craig said.

"Dr. Doolittle is at it again!" Verchota said as he walked by.

"Are you sure the moose is okay?" I asked.

"Pilot says it's happened before, it's no big deal." Craig said.

"Well, if you're sure…."I said and started moving towards the exit of the plane.

"I am." Craig said. "Run into the lounge to stay as dry as possible." Craig said. "A few of the boys will push the plane back into the hangar."

We stepped off the plane. It was raining hard; a cold rain that chilled your bones. With Craig close beside me, we ran into the lounge where the boys were. The Coneheads were getting a card game going.

"Wait here, I am going to check and make sure all the boys are okay." Craig said.

I took off my jacket and shook it out, trying to shake some of the water out of it. Herb came out of the restroom.

"I am going to call Patti and let her know we'll be late." Herb said. "I'll check on your kitten that Kelly won't let out of her sight."

"Thanks. I am glad she likes taking care of him. Now when we travel, I don't have to worry about him." I said.

Herb chuckled. "Between you and my kids, that's the best cared for cat in the state of Minnesota."

I smiled and watched Herb go look for a phone. I was still shivering from the rain and wondered if the bathroom had hand dryers. That would be warm air I could use to warm up a bit.

I walked into the ladies room and saw a hand dryer on the wall. I pushed it on and turned the nozzle till it would blow on me.

After a few minutes I was feeling warmer. I decided to rejoin the team in the lounge and see how the plane was coming along. I walked out of the restroom and right into Craig.

"There you are, I was starting to worry." Craig said.

"What are you talking about?" I asked him.

"When I couldn't find you, I started to worry that you had ran outside to look for the moose." Craig said.

"No, I just went to the restroom to get warmed up, I was freezing." I said.

"No kidding, anyone who looked at your shirt could see that." Craig smirked.

"Huh?" I looked down and then I understood what he meant. "Craig! I can't believe you would look!"

"I'm only a man." Craig protested. "It's not like I am Janaszak- standing in the frozen food aisle for an hour at a time."

"But…..I just didn't expect you to……notice THAT!" I said.

"I'm older than the boys but still have working hormones. How do you expect me NOT to notice?" Craig smiled.

"I……guess you're right. In an odd way it's kinda flattering." I blushed.

"There's that cute blush again." Craig said and pulled me into his arms.

"I can't wait to get home…..it's been a long night. And the press tonight was relentless." I said. "They all want to know who will be the next player cut…..is Herb leaning towards any particular player, etc. I couldn't make them believe me that Herb had made no such indication at this time."

"At least the boys have stayed out of trouble and you're not answering about drunken driving charges or something else bad." Craig said.

"Yeah, I know…..and I'm grateful for that." I sighed and laid my head on his chest.

"What are you doing this weekend?" Craig asked me.

"I had planned on decorating for Halloween with all that stuff I bought a few weeks ago." I said.

"I'll have to think up something special for us to do." Craig said.

I snuggled further into Craig's embrace and yawned.

"You're really tired?" Craig asked. I nodded against his chest. "You want me to hold you on the flight home and you can rest?"

"That sounds nice." I said.

We heard a throat clear. Turning, we saw Ramsey standing in the hall behind us, turning four shades of pink.

"Sorry to interrupt, but the plane checked out okay, we'll be leaving soon." Ramsey said.

"We'll be right there Mike." Craig said.

Mike nodded and hurried back to the lounge. I had to chuckle.

"He's like the shyest guy on the team…..it takes so little to embarrass him." I chuckled.

"He's a good kid." Craig said.

We started to walk back towards the lounge.

"Why don't I make us dinner this weekend? That way we can have a quiet evening to ourselves." I said.

"Sounds good to me." Craig answered. "I've been meaning to ask, are you letting Smokey sleep with you?"

"Yeah, he climbs up on the extra pillow and sleeps. Why?"

"I just know how you are with animals." Craig smiled.

"Jealous?" I giggled.

"More than you know." Craig winked.

Craig and I followed the boys out of the lounge and ran through the rain and boarded the plane. Craig and I took two seats near the front across from Herb and Doc. I started shivering again.

"Here, this will help warm you up." Craig said. He took off his coat and laid it over me like a blanket. He then pulled me closer to him.

"Thank you." I said through chattering teeth.

"Just get some rest." Craig said. I snuggled close to him and closed my eyes.