Lia06- LOL, you certainly felt a lot in the last chapter. Yeah, I am sure that is how Kylah feels, but she has to stay professional.

Klinoa- They are cute together, aren't they? And I am really enjoying writing Craig this way. Which is a pain because next is the Chev sequel and I have to write him as her dad. LOL

Prettypinkcheer5- Don't feel bad for men when they can't have sex. They won't die without it no matter what they say! LOL

Meadow567- At least it is over for you. I am still dealing with all this Superbowl crap to the point I wanna move, far away! LOL

Strangexbutxtrue- Things will happen soon enough. I had this all planned out when what will happen.

XX- Sorry but part of your review was cut off and lost somehow. But I am so glad you liked reading MSG from Kylah's pov. And yes Mike does a great job with being hurt and all. You just want to hug him.

Flowersc781- Thank you, I never get tired of hearing you love my story. Things are moving and I think you'll like what's coming soon.

Emador- Yes, he is named for his dad. Thank you so much for helping with this chapter. It's kinda quick, but there is so much in here that is needed for future chapters. Like in a few chapters you'll be reading and be like 'so that's why that was in there'. LOL

Lake Placid, New York

"Craig, I have to get inside and see about OC. You help the boys get registered, and tell them to behave…the world is here watching." I said and followed Herb off the bus.

Herb and I plowed through the crowd and found OC standing with Doc. I immediately hugged OC.

"How you feeling sweetie?" I asked.

"I feel better. Doc says I can play through this." OC said. "Herb told me to go over with the guys."

"I'll help you over there. The boys are with Craig. He's helping everyone register." I told him and walked with him to where the boys were standing.

"How's the knee OC?" Rizzo asked him.

I walked back over to Doc, Herb and Walter. Craig and I had a long talk about what we thought Herb would do about OC. And from the conversation when I reached them, they still didn't know what to do about OC.

"Forget about the medal round," Walter was saying. "You keep O'Callahan and you lose one more skater. You're gonna have a tough time putting a decent hockey team on the ice. It's that simple Herb."

Herb sighed and looked over at the team. "Het's get registered."

I walked with them to get registered along with the rest of the team. I was so proud when they handed me my ID. I wish Jake could be here, he would be so proud. I smiled and looked at Craig who had started glowing.

I pulled Herb aside. "Herb, can I talk to you?"

"Sure Kylah." Herb said.

"I know you're having a hard time deciding what to do about OC. And you know I'm not one to sit quiet." I said. "I think it would be best for the team if you keep OC. They lost Coxie….and you remember how they reacted when you brought in Harrer. This team will play better if you keep OC. They need him, even if he can't play."

Herb half-smiled. "Kylah, if you ever quit being in the media…I want you on my coaching staff. You see players' hearts, which is something too many coaches overlook. And you read my mind."

"So you're keeping him?" I asked.

"Yes, and I'm starting Jimmy between the pipes tomorrow." Herb said.

I smiled and walked to find Craig. Many of the boys were getting ready to board the bus again. When we walked out to the ice of the Olympic Ice Arena, I stopped. It was breathtaking. After all we'd been through we'd finally made it. I couldn't imagine how this must feel for the boys. Then I looked out on the ice and saw OC, and I understood how the boys felt.

"Hey…you're lost in thought." Craig said.

"I am just a bit overwhelmed. I can't believe I'm here. I feel so lucky to be apart of this." I said. "It's so silly because I am not playing."

"It's not silly. You're part of this team to. You helped America get to know the team. You've never said a negative word about the boys." Craig said. "And I know how you feel…I'm excited to be here too."

"I can tell, you're glowing. I thought only pregnant women had that look till I saw you out there with the boys." I laughed.

"We got the whole afternoon. What do you say that after we settle I into the hotel we go explore the city a bit?" Craig asked.

"That would be great. I have to call a few people and let them know the latest with the team, and then I am free. Of course I have to make sure Smokey is comfortable." I said.

"Dr. Doolittle again." Verchota passed by.

I went ahead and got on the bus as Craig gathered up the boys.

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"Why are we staying on the 964th floor?" I asked.

"It's the only the 14th floor, and there is an elevator." Craig said.

I sighed and climbed on the elevator carrying Smokey's carrier, Craig was lugging our bags.

"Kylah, your cat is noisy." Silk said.

"How would you like to be locked in a cage? Of course he is unhappy." I said.

"Thousands of miles, and the Olympics but she drags her cat with her." Janny laughed.

"Hey, he's my baby…the only kid I have right now." I said.

"Leave her alone. If you can bring your girlie magazines, she can bring a cat." Strobel said.

Craig chuckled and finally we arrived at our floor. We trudged down the hall finding our rooms. I was across the hall from Craig. Herb was at the end of the hall with his family.

"Here Kylah, take the extra key to my room." Craig said.

"Oh, here. Take my extra key. That way if we get locked out or something, the other of us has a spare key." I said.

I walked into my room and let Smokey out of his carrier. He ran out and started snooping around the room. I picked up the phone to call my affiliates at the major networks.

"Kylah Jenkins, Team USA hockey." I said. "The team has arrived in Lake Placid and is registered. They are looking forward to facing Sweden. Team doctor has reported that Jack O'Callahan's injury is stretched ligaments in his knee. Herb Brooks will keep him on the team and see how his knee heals. O'Callahan will not be able to play before the medal round. Herb Brooks has also announced that Jim Craig will be our starting goalie against Sweden."

I hung up the phone and went to unpack. The boys had worked so hard to get here, now I was hoping all their hard work would pay off. And Craig was so excited…success in the Olympics would be great after all he had accomplished in hockey already.

Craig walked in, using the spare key I had given him.

"I like this; I can catch you in the shower." Craig smiled.

"What are you doing here? I thought you had to meet with Herb." I asked.

"Herb said we could meet later. He's anxious to spend some time with the family. I think he really missed them." Craig said.

"Awww, that's sweet." I said.

"I can't blame him. I know what it's like to miss a beautiful woman." Craig said and hugged me from behind.

I leaned back into his arms. "You're certainly in a good mood." I said.

"Why wouldn't I be? I at the Olympics and you're with me." Craig said.

"Verchota coaching you?" I asked.

"No……did it work?" Craig asked.

I started laughing. "Not quite, but you're getting close."

"Are you ready to head out? Dress warm, it's snowing." Craig said.

"Yeah, just give me five minutes to change…..in the bathroom…with the door locked." I said.

Craig chuckled as I went to change.

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"Craig, I never took you as the kind for window shopping." I said. We were walking the streets of Lake Placid, looking at the stores, decorations and other sights.

"I know if I go in any store, I am going to end up carrying many bags for you." Craig winked.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's like you always tell me, I shop too much." I said. I noticed one window had a display of lingerie for Valentines Day. "Don't tell Verchota that's down here."

Craig looked. "No, but that one you can go in."

I giggled. "You're getting as bad as the boys."

"The decorations look nice." Craig said.

"Yeah, I bet it'll look pretty at night." I said.

"We should come down here one night that we're free." Craig said.

"Sounds wonderful." I said.

"Are you ready to head back to the hotel? We can call for some room service for dinner. I am starting to get hungry." Craig said.

"Sure, I don't mind heading back. I was getting ready to ask about dinner anyways." I said.

Craig and I turned and walked back towards our hotel. I had enjoyed spending a few hours walking around town with him. It felt great being at Lake Placid, and I was so excited for the Sweden game.

When we walked into the hotel, I went to the front desk to check for messages. There was none for me, but one for Craig. He read it and frowned.

"What's the matter?" I asked.

"It's a message from one of the Olympic translators. She says that she was in the same movie theater as some of the boys and the boys were making a mess, moving chairs and in general being a nuisance." Craig said.

"I'm gonna kill them." I said and marched to the elevator.

"Kylah, calm down. I'll talk to them." Craig said.

"I'm talking to them first. After all the lecturing I have done about representing their country and not causing any problems that I'd have to answer for. And we've only been here a few hours!" I said.

Craig looked as if he were trying to hide a smirk as we climbed on the elevator. I tapped my foot the entire ride up to the 14th floor. When the doors opened I marched down the hall and found one of the doors open. Inside were a lot of the boys, playing poker.

"I cannot believe you boys. Do you have any idea that we are at the Olympics? Or that you're America's team? Or that when you do something stupid, I have to answer for it?" I yelled.

"Of course, you've been telling us that for months." Christian said.

"Then why is it we've been here a few hours and you've already acted like immature children in public to the point that Craig was notified?" I asked.

"Kylah, we didn't mean to cause a problem, we were having fun." Janny said.

"You're grown adults, try acting like it. Adults don't go to movie theaters and move chairs and make nuisances out of themselves. While you're here behave. No loud parties, no groupies and act like the great men you are when in public!" I said.

"We're sorry. We didn't mean to be a problem. We thought it was funny." Silk said.

"Well it wasn't. And I certainly don't appreciate other people from the Olympics telling me or Craig that this team was causing any kind of problems." I said.

"We will. We promise." Ramsey said.

"No groupies?" Verchota asked.

I rolled my eyes. "Verchota, you cause me problems and I'll turn you over my knee."

"Will you wear a leather bodysuit to do it?" Verchota asked with a big smile.

I sighed, and laughed despite myself. "Just stay out of trouble. And don't be surprised if Craig lectures you too." I said.

I turned and walked down the hall. Craig still looked amused.

"What is so amusing?" I asked.

"You yelling at them probably wounded their pride more than anything me or Herb could do." Craig said.

I laughed. "Yeah, well if they get into big trouble, I'll give you a whistle and I'll be the one saying again, again, again."