8.31.2009

Chapter 145

As the game got underway, you could feel the excitment in the building. Every Pens fan had a feeling this way going to end different than last year and it proved it when the Pens scored the first and only goal in the second period. The third started and it was the Pens who took advantage and increased their lead a little more than 5 minutes into the game. The crowd took in a breath when Detroit scored and cut their lead in half, but the guys were determined to shut them down. Marc-Andre was a stone wall and helped his team stay in the lead for good and won the game 2-1.

After Sidney was done celebrating on the ice with the guys, he looked up in the stands and smiled at Karen who was all smiles herself. He nodded his head towards the locker room and she nodded yes, meaning she would be down. Karen wanted Diane and Sheril to stay but they had to get home. They hated leaving to miss the celebration of the team winning and Karen's birthday too. She told them it was fine and they would celebrate with dinner in the next couple of days. They said goodbye as Natalie and Karen headed down to the locker room. They went into the lounge and found a few girlfriends and wives to talk to until the guys were done with the media. Karen of course knows that she would be waiting a while for her Sidney. A while later, Max had come out to preoccupy Natalie and Karen couldn't help but laugh at them. She decided to get up and head out to the media area to look for Sidney. When she got there, he had just sat down and she watched from the side, listening to his answers. Karen loved how he was infront of the media personnel, eventhough most answers sounded robotic. But she knew he didn't want to give a lot of emotions away in answers he gives during every interview. Soon, Karen was brought out of her thoughts when Sidney walked over to her.

"Hey stud, great game tonight."

"I was held without a point baby."

"So you can still have a great game in other parts of the game. You can score and still lose you know."

"Are you trying to bring down my happiness?" he smiled at her.

"Of course not stud, I hope you just share some of that happiness with me."

"I plan on it" he whispered in her ear. Sidney grabbed her hand as they walked backed to the locker room. They sat down and chatted with Max, Jordan, and Geno.

"We need to go out and really celebrate tonight" Max said.

"How about Diesel?" Geno asked the group. They all agreed to meet up in a hour and the guys went to get their showers as the girls waited for them. A half hour later, the guys came out and everyone started to head out. Sidney held Karen back and took her in the opposite direction.

"Where are we going?"

"Didn't you say something about a little playtime after the game and somewhere in the arena?"

"I might have been the one to say something like that."

"Then I might have a place for us." Sidney took her up to the suites. He was going to take her to his, but decided to play with some fire and they went to Mario's.

"Are we seriously going to play in Mario's suite?"

Sidney walked up behind her and roamed his hands over her ass and up her back, massaging on the way to her shoulders. "I don't see why not." Karen turned around and put her hands onto his hips as he leaned down to kiss her. After a few minutes, Sidney broke the kiss and led her to one of the chairs in a lounge area of the suite. He sat down and brought Karen onto his lap, but she straddled him instead. "Is there a reason you always seem to be impatient?"

"Can't help it, you bring out the best feelings in me and it makes me want to just attack you anywhere and everywhere."

"Mmm, I can't wait to see what you have in mind." Sidney brought her down for a kiss and Karen moved her hands down his chest and to the top of his pants. She unbuckled his belt, unbuttoned and unzipped his pants "I thought since this was your birthday, you would be the one to, um, get presents."

"Get presents? Is that the new nickname for what we do?" she said sneaking her hand inside his boxers, massaging his cock.

"I think we have a lot of names for what we do" he said as his breath became faster. Karen kissed him before she got off his lap and slid down his body. She brought her hand out of his pants, releasing his hard cock as well. Sidney scooted down in the chair and Karen smiled before dipping her head down and taking him into her mouth. With every sucking motion Karen did, Sidney took in a very deep breath. His hands came up into her hair, grabbing the stands around his fingers. He didn't hold tightly to let her still have free reign of movement on him. Karen came off him, but wrapped her hand around the base of his cock and rubbed as she licked the underside of the tip. Sidney couldn't stop squirming in the chair and knew what she was doing to him wasn't going to help him last too much longer. Karen swirled her tongue around the head before covering her mouth back over him to bring Sidney over the edge. When she felt his grip get tighter in her hair, the hot sticky liquid soon followed. Sidney let out a moan with the breath he was holding. Karen finished up and sat back on her knees waiting for Sidney to calm down. "Damn baby" he said with his eyes still closed.

"Apparently rendering you speechless is a good thing?"

Sidney opened his eyes and looked at her "it is but making you just as speechless is what I am always aiming for."

"Sure you're up for it?"

"I will always be up for it." Sidney got up and brought Karen to her feet. He reached under her jersey and found the top of her shorts, unbuttoning then unzipping them. Sidney grabbed her shorts and underwear, pulling them off her hips and sliding them down her legs. She was thankful for the jersey covering her incase someone did walk in. Karen stepped out of her shorts as Sidney walked her backwards to the table that overlooked the ice surface. Sidney lifted her up onto the table, making sure the jersey wasn't under her.

"I hope there's no one still going around the seats cleaning up" she said looking behind her.

Sidney looked over her shoulders and didn't see anyone "I think we're safe baby." He came back and looked into her eyes before leaning in to kiss her. Karen spread her legs letting Sidney fit closer to her. He pulled her closer to the edge of the table and Karen closed her eyes, feeling him slide deep inside of her. They both stayed still for a few minutes before any movements began. Karen wrapped her legs around his thighs to keep him as close to her as he began thrusting into her. She had her hands on his back but moved them behind her, leaning back a little. Karen let her head drop back and let out a whimper when she felt Sidney's lips attack her neck. Just as Sidney started to pound a little harder, Karen stopped him when she heard a commotion outside the door.

"Did you hear that?" she whispered.

"The door's lock, we're fine" Sidney reassured her but even he got panicked when he heard the door jiggle. There was a voice soon to follow as someone told the person that the suites were already cleaned. They heard the people leave and Sidney looked back to her. "Ok, so that was close." Karen just shook her head and laughed bringing him back down for a kiss. It didn't take long for Sidney to move inside of her again, picking them up where they stopped. His grip on her ass got tighter making sure she was right up against him, leaving no space between them. Karen felt her body tense and knew she was about to explode. Sidney felt the pulsations around his cock and picked up the pace making her release her juices and coat over him. After a few more pounding thrusts, Sidney soon followed her lead mixing their juices together. Karen lifted his head kissing him, as their breathing returned to normal.

"Well now, that certainly was a birthday/game celebration all rolled into one" she said wiping the sweat off his forehead "makes me wonder what winning the Cup will bring."

"I'm sure it would be like this, just a little more intense" he said cocking his eyebrow.

"I may want that in writing."

"What, my word isn't good enough anymore?"

"Always, I just want some insurance." Sidney smiled and kissed her before pulling out of her. He helped her off the table and they both got dressed. Karen went into the bathroom to check her face and reapply a little makeup before they left the suite and headed back downstairs. There were a handful of people they saw on the way out and Karen couldn't help but giggle when they reached outside and walked to the car. They headed to Diesel to meet up with the rest of the team.

Twenty minutes later, they pulled into the parking lot and Karen took off her jersey leaving it in the car. She looked presentable enough and hoped being with Sidney, they wouldn't knock her with the dress code. Sidney took her to the back entrance and they ventured upstairs to the VIP section with the guys.

"Took you guys long enough" Jordan said.

"Did we stop off somewhere first?" Geno asked with a smile.

"I don't know what you're talking about" Karen said seeing Natalie and going over to talk to her. She heard the guys question Sidney about what took them so long and she just smiled at the answers he wouldn't give them.

"Damn girl. What did you guys do, go home first?"

"Nope" she said with a mischeivous grin.

"I swear girl, I wish I had your spontaneousness."

"Is that even a word? Let alone an action?"

"Whatever, you know what I mean. That boy will give you the world if you let him."

"I think in some ways he already has." Soon the guys came over and joined them to talk. Sidney had gotten Karen a drink, sitting down beside her. After she downed her drink, a song came on and Karen got up grabbing Max, heading to the dance floor. When they got down there, Sidney went to the railing and watched while they danced. He saw how wild Karen was with her moves with Max and was getting more turned on watching every move her body made.

"Makes you want to learn how to dance huh Darryl?" Jordan said looking at the body language Karen was emitting on the dance floor. "If she's like that down there, makes us wonder what you deal with in bed man."

"You have no idea Staalsy."

Jordan saw Karen grind up to Max and slink down his body "I think I do actually" he said getting one more look then walking away. Sidney made his way to the dance floor and as the song ended and Max hugged Karen, Sidney stepped in and Max was more than happy to hand over his dance partner. Just then, the DJ slowed it down and Karen wrapped her arms around his neck, curling her fingers in his hair.

"I think you're telling the world you have a girlfriend by coming down here."

"Everyone will know the truth in a few months, why not start the rumor mill early."

"So that means I can play along and tell people whatever they want to hear?"

"As long as I get to do the same."

"Please Crosby, you'll never mention anything personal about your life."

"There's always a first time for everything baby." Sidney brought her closer to him and let the music take them away. The song soon ended and they headed back to the VIP lounge. They stayed for another hour before heading home. At 1a, Sidney pulled up to the house and they went inside. Karen headed upstairs as Sidney went into the kitchen to get something to drink before heading up. When he got to the bedroom, he heard Karen talking then hang up the phone. "Who were you talking to?" he said seeing her walk over to him.

Karen started undressing until she was completely naked "I called in and took a personal day from work" she said kissing him then going into the bathroom to get a shower. Sidney stood there and smiled before undressing himself and joining her. He let her actually get washed up and he did the same before he decided to pounce on her. Sidney pushed her back upagainst the wall and kneeled infront of her, placing one of her legs over his shoulder. Karen looked down and saw Sidney dive into her core. She put her head back against the wall and let her breathing quicken as the feelings stirred inside of her. She let one hand go to the top of Sidney's hair and grabbed a handful letting him know she likes what he's doing to her.

"Oh god Sid" she whispered out between her moans "right there, don't stop." Sidney kept darting his tongue inside of her as his thumb rolled over her clit. Karen felt her legs begin to give out from under her until her orgasm shot through her body and a scream was heard throughout the room. Sidney reached over and turned off the water before standing up. He picked up Karen, letting her wrap her legs around his waist and carried her to bed placing her in the middle. He was about to enter her, when she made a move and rolled them onto his back. She slid down on him and leaned back on his thighs as she started moving her hips upward. Karen closed her eyes and kept going until her second orgasm shattered every fiber in her body. Sidney felt her tighten around him and sat up, turning them back over. He thrusted hard and fast to not lose the feeling, giving her everything he had as a growl escaped his throat. Sidney laid down on her until they came off their lovemaking high.

Sidney lifted his head and captured Karen's lips "I think we got the bed wet again."

"Apparently someone couldn't wait until we dired off first."

"Maybe we should go sleep in the guest room for tonight?"

"That might be a good idea." Sidney got up and Karen followed. He went into the bathroom and got two towels so they could dry their hair and any part of their bodies that might still be wet. Sidney took Karen by the hand and led her to the guest room where they got into bed and fell asleep.

8.25.2009

Chapter 144

A while later, the evening was over and Sidney was walking hand in hand with Karen back to their house.

"You ok? You seemed to get quiet towards the end of the night."

"Yeah, I guess the day's activities is starting to catch up to me. I need to get to bed for work in the morning."

"Well I can certainly help with the 'getting you in bed' part."

"And here I thought you would give me the night off."

"Let me think about that for a minute" Sidney said as he stopped and looked up towards the sky until Karen hit him in the stomach "nope, sorry. But at least I can really tire you out to help you fall asleep."

"That is true" she said smiling at him as they finished their walk to the house.

Monday went by in a flash and it was Tuesday. Karen had gone to bed a little earlier so she wouldn't be tired for the game that night. Of course when the alarm went off an hour early, Karen woke up with a jolt.

"It can't be 2:30 already."

"Its actually 1:30. I reset the alarm last night when I came to bed."

Karen laid back down "why?" Sidney didn't answer her, he just rolled on top of her and let his hands roam under her tank top, massaging her breasts as his lips found hers in the dark. When he brought his hands out, they went directly to her panties and pulled them off her hips. He removed his boxers as well before lining himself at her entrance. "You woke me up an hour early to have sex?" she said getting comfortable under him.

"Not just sex baby" he said entering her. Eventhough it was dark, the moonlight shining through the window showed a smile on her face. Their lips found each other's again and it lasted as long as their middle of the night romp did. Sidney held a steady pace bringing both of them over the edge together as their lips parted to allow the moans escape to show their satisfaction. "Happy birthday baby" he said letting his finger outline her face.

"Thank you stud, but you know this could have waited until I got home after 1p."

"I don't think I could have waited that long. You will have to wait until after work for your present though."

"You guys pulling out a win tonight is all the present I need Sid."

"It will be, but you need something else too."

"All I need is you."

"You already got me baby and I will forever spoil you so get use to it."

"I don't think I will ever get use to it. But I know if I don't get up, I will be late and then I will have to stay late to get my time in."

"And of course I don't want that" he said rolling off her "I want you home at your normal time."

Karen leaned over and kissed him "you know, if you could stay awake for another 15 minutes I would love some company in the shower" she said getting off the bed and walking into the bathroom. She started up the shower and got in hoping she would have a partner. A minute later, Sidney joined her making it a little longer than 15 minutes. Karen finally got ready and headed out to work.

After work, Karen headed home and was wondering what Sidney had planned for her. She got the car parked and went inside, going into the living room and seeing Sidney with his parents. Sidney got up and walked over to hug her, giving her a bouquet of roses.

"They're beautiful, thank you" she said kissing him.

"Is there some occasion we need to know about Sid?" Troy asked.

"It's Karen birthday."

"Happy birthday Karen" both Trina and Troy said at the same time.

"Thank you both, it means a lot."

"If we would have known, we could have gotten you something."

"That's ok, Sidney knows what I want."

"Which is what son?"

"A win tonight."

"I think we all want that Karen" Troy said. "Why don't we go out to an early dinner and celebrate before the game tonight?"

"I think I can swap my nap and dinner, baby?"

"Yeah that sounds wonderful. Let me go change real quick." Karen headed upstairs and Sidney excused himself, following her. "I don't think we have time for a quickie stud."

"I know we don't with my parents downstairs waiting, I just wanted to give you this" he said handing her a small box.

"Sid, I told you I don't need anything."

"I know you don't but I wanted you to have this."

Karen opened the box and was shocked "what's this?" she asked holding up a credit card.

"First of all, don't be mad at me" he said seeing the look on her face "I got that for you to use to get whatever you want....for the new house."

"Sidney" she said standing up "I thought we agreed that you would let me use my own money to help furnish the house since you wouldn't let me help buy it. This is still your money Sid."

"No its not."

"What? I'm confused."

"Like I said, don't be mad at me. I was looking for something in the den and stumbled acrossed your saving account book."

"You looked through my stuff?" she said getting angry.

"Baby wait, I went to your bank and asked them if they could move some of your savings to this credit card. I showed them we were married and told them about the house. I just figured it would be easier when you started to buy things for the house. It would all be in one place and you wouldn't have to keep getting money out to pay for things." Karen sat back down in disbelief "I thought it was a good idea and I'll go back to the bank tomorrow if you want and put it back into your savings."

"How much did you put on it?" she asked quietly.

"$15,000."

"Sid, that was a huge chunk of my savings."

"I only used $5,000 of your savings and I put the other $10,000 on there for you." Sidney saw her look down at the card "baby, please understand I did this for you. I know you want to put your money into the new house, but I don't think you know what all will go into furnishing a new house. I don't want you to spend all your money."

"I can understand why you did this and it's a sweet idea" she said looking up at him "can I buy other things with this too?"

"Like what?"

"A new pair of shoes, maybe a dress, or perhaps a spa day."

Sidney smiled at her "just make sure those all come out of my part of the money."

Karen looked into his eyes and saw the sincerity "it will only be used for the new house, I promise."

Sidney stood up and brought Karen with him, wrapping his arms around her and dipping his head down to kiss her. Karen dropped the credit card on the bed and brought her hands into his hair, crinkling her fingers around his curls as they deepened the kiss. They broke away breathless with their foreheads pressed together "thank you" he heard her whisper. Sidney smiled and placed a kiss to her forehead, letting her go to change her clothes. He walked out of the room and Karen stood there for a minute before getting ready. Since they would be coming back to the house, she settled for a pair of khaki cargo shorts and a nice top, meeting everyone downstairs.

With it being her birthday, Sidney told her to pick the restaurant and she of course picked the Olive Garden. She knew Sidney could get his pasta intake before the game. Karen did make a plea in the car to not tell them it was her birthday so they wouldn't sing to her and make a scene. Sidney just smiled and Karen shook her head knowing he probably would. When they got to the restaurant, they were thankful it wasn't crowded and was able to get a table near the door on the side not in use yet. By the time it would start to get busy, they would be heading out and being by the door would mean less people to go by.

"So will you be able to go to the game in Detroit on Friday Karen?" Trina asked in the middle of their dinner.

"Definitely. I should get done around 10a and Natalie doesn't have to work so we should get there in plenty of time."

"You're just so confident aren't you baby?"

"Can't help it, it's in your future to be a Stanley Cup champion."

"Apparently my future is at the end of the week then."

"Well I will definitely drink to that" Troy said raising his glass to his son.

"Thank you dad, but let's get through tonight first ok?" They all smiled and Karen snuck in a kiss to his cheek as they finished dinner. But before they could head home, Karen hid her behind Sidney's shoulder as a few waiters came over with a dessert and sang "Happy Birthday" to her. She smacked Sidney on the arm after they left and she shared her dessert with all of them.

"I can't believe you did that" she said as they walked out of the restaurant.

"You knew I was going to do it baby."

"I know but still, I hate being embarrassed like that."

"I'll make it up to you tonight after the game."

"I'm counting on it stud" she said quietly. Just as they approached Sidney's car, a family of four was getting out of the car beside them. Karen saw the little boy's face light up and saw the little Crosby jersey he had on knowing they were going to the game tonight. "Um, Sid...turn around" she whispered and pointed behind him.

Sidney saw the little boy standing there staring at him "hey buddy. Going to the game tonight?"

"Yeah. Are you guys going to win tonight?"

Sidney kneeled down to his level and Karen reached in the car for a piece of paper, walking it over to him "do you want us to win tonight?"

"Yeah. Can I have your autograph Sidney?"

"Sure thing buddy." Karen handed him the paper and sharpie and Sidney smiled at her "what's your name?"

"Johnny."

Sidney signed the paper and handed it to him "there you go Johnny. Have fun tonight ok?"

"I will. Good luck tonight Sidney."

"Thanks buddy." Sidney saw how excited he was when he went running over to his mom and dad and who Sidney thought could be the grandmother. They all thanked him before going into the restaurant and they got into the car heading home. When they got back to the house after Sidney had dropped off his parents at Mario's, Karen told him to go upstairs and take his nap. He pouted and tried to get Karen to join him, but she told him he was on his own and she laughed when he all but stomped up the steps.

Karen got her laptop and went to sit outside on the back patio. She looked up some sites for furniture to get some ideas of how she wanted to decorate each room and hoped Sidney liked her ideas too. She knew one room, maybe the den, would be the Sidney Shrine so he could bring some of his old hockey days memoriabilia down to have with him. She always felt bad that going from Mario's to her house, he really didn't have anything of his in Pittsburgh. Karen actually began to get excited about having a house that was going to be both of theirs. After a few more minutes of searching for household items, she decided to google wedding dresses. She needed any idea of a style for a dress that would knock Sidney off his feet. Karen didn't know after looking at all the different styles if she wanted a simple dress, a cinderella type ballgown, or an over the top prom dress. She kept looking for another hour and decided to give up, going back inside and making sure Sidney was up. When she got inside, she heard the shower going and knew he was up. Karen went to get her jersey and refresh her makeup before heading back downstairs to wait for him.

Twenty minutes later, Sidney came downstairs and saw Karen sitting on the couch watching the early news about the game "you ready baby?"

Karen grabbed her jersey and walked over to him "that should be my question to you."

"I have my beautiful wife going to the arena with me on the last home game of the season, I am definitely ready." He leaned down and kissed her before they headed out.

They got to the arena and headed in. Karen could feel the excitement of the crowd and hoped it did the trick for tonight. When they got inside, Karen went to the lounge while Sidney got a couple things done before joining her. She was talking with Natalie and Vero when he came in and sat down beside her. Karen had gotten a text a half hour later from Sheril and she got Natalie and headed up to go get them. Sidney had walked them to the door and held Karen back for a minute.

"I wish I could keep you until warm ups."

"You need to get your head into the game and off of me Sid."

"That's kind of hard to do baby" he said pulling her close "you and the game are to similiar."

"I'm afraid to ask how."

Sidney saw more people walking around and knew he couldn't get specific "let's just say I get the same euphoric rush playing as I do being around you. I don't think this series could have gone the way I wanted it to without you. Thank you for believing in me to get me this far."

"You got yourself this far stud. I was just the encouragement in the stands cheering you on."

"And at home, in the shower, in bed..."

"I think I get the point" she said smiling. "Go kick some ass tonight stud, I will be cheering all the way until the end." Sidney smiled and kissed her, letting her go to meet her friends. He took a deep breath and hoped she was right before running back to the locker room and getting ready for the game.

8.21.2009

Chapter 143

Sidney looked at his watch while Karen went upstairs. He smiled to himself "another half hour couldn't hurt" he said before going inside, dropping everything by the door and taking off up the steps. When he got to their bedroom, Sidney heard the shower and got undressed in record time. He pulled the curtain back and saw his wife standing under the water, letting it wet her entire body. Sidney couldn't help but watch and all the thoughts running through his head made his cock ache as it grew harder for her. He stepped in behind her, pressing himself against her.

"That was a short phone call. What did you say 'see you at seven' and hang up?"

Sidney turned her around to face him and pressed her back against the cold wall "we've got plenty of time" he said in a whispered tone that made Karen shiver with excitment. He grabbed her hips and brought her into his very hard erection, making each of them moan before lips came crashing upon each other. Sidney broke the kiss first and lifted one of Karen's legs, wrapping it around him. He found the entrance easily and entered her slowly. Karen put her head back against the wall and let the feelings take her away. Sidney picked up the pace a little, making the moans escape not only hers but his lips as well. He could feel Karen's muscles begin to tighten around him so Sidney picked up her other leg, holding them up behind her knees. He was able to spread her open a little more wider for him and pounded harder into her heated core. Karen felt her orgasm rise from her toes and was ready to explode as the pounding got faster. She grabbed onto his biceps, digging her fingers into the skin as she screamed her release. Sidney did a couple more deep thrusts before spilling all his hot seed into her and letting out his own loud moan. They stayed locked together until Sidney pulled out and gently let her down. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her as close as he could.

"So was that what you had planned for the rocks?"

"Well, minus the shower and us completely naked, yeah it pretty much was."

"I swear, if your mom knew what I turned you into she'd have me arrested."

"On what grounds baby?"

"Turning her baby boy into a down right dirty sex fiend."

"I think she already knows you pretty much attack me on any given night."

"Is that right?"

"Not like I'm complaining baby. I love what you do to me. I love how you make me feel" he said caressing her cheek "and I believe I make you feel the same."

"I will 100% agree to that stud" she said getting out of his grip and reaching for the soap "now really make me feel special and wash my back" she smiled handing it to him and turning around. Sidney smiled himself and lathered his hands up before massaging the suds over her skin. Karen closed her eyes and let the soothing sensations take over. She was snapped from her thoughts when Sidney whispered he was done and Karen got under the water to rinse her back. She giggled when Sidney handed her the soap back and turned so she would get the hint and wash his back. She was as gentle as he was with her but smacked his ass when she was finished. They shared a kiss and finished their shower. Twenty minutes later, they got out and dried off.

"Baby, you got sunburned on your shoulders."

Karen looked in the mirror "didn't think it was hot enough to get this. Will you put some lotion on me?" she said with a slight pout.

"Of course" he said grabbing the bottle from her. He lightly put it over the sunburn to not hurt her anymore. Karen gave him a kiss when he was finished and let her shoulders dry before she finished getting dressed. "I'm going to go call mom and dad."

"Ok. I'll be down in a few minutes." Sidney just smiled and headed downstairs. He grabbed his phone from his bag by the door and called his parents. He told them they would be over in a little bit so they could visit before they ate. When Karen was coming downstairs, Sidney was just hanging up. "Did you get a hold of them?"

"Yeah, I told them we'd be over earlier. Do you mind?"

"No, besides I would love to visit with Lauren for a little bit." Sidney pulled her down onto his lap "I don't think we have time for round 2 stud."

"I'm saving round 2 for later tonight baby" he said as Karen got comfortable "I just wanted to hold you for a few minutes."

"I will never complain about that. You're worried about the game Tuesday night huh?"

"We have to win Karen. I don't want to hand the cup over to them on our home ice again."

"I'm sure there are 20 other guys who don't what that to happen either. Saturday's game was a fluke Sid."

"I know and I've forgotten about it but it's now what happen last year that's luming."

"All the more reason to change history from repeating itself."

"I hope you're right."

"You know I am, so don't doubt me" she said kissing him "we better head over."

"Mind if we walk up?"

"Not at all stud" she said getting up and pulling Sidney with her. They headed out and walked up hand in hand to Mario's.

As they were walking up the street, Karen took a step back and jumped on Sidney's back so he could give her a piggyback ride the rest of the way. Karen put her hands over his chest and Sidney glanced down to her hands.

"How long have you had your wedding ring on?"

"Since yesterday. Guess I forgot to take it off before we went out today. Don't worry, I will before I go to work tomorrow."

"I know and I'm not making a big deal about it."

"You could if you wanted to but I don't mind having it on a chain around my neck when I'm at work...keeps you closer to my heart all day" she said kissing his neck as they continued their short walk. They got to the gate infront of Mario's house and Sidney punched in the code to open them. Karen wouldn't get off his back yet even when he saw Taylor, Stephanie and Austin all playing in the driveway.

"Hey Sid, can you play for a little bit with us?" Austin asked him.

"I would but it would be a little difficult with this on my back" he said pointing to Karen who took her hand and smacked him in the head.

"You know if you would just ask me to get down nicely, I might let you go play."

"Baby...the love of my life, may I go play for awhile?"

Karen laughed and kissed his cheek before getting off his back "only until dinner."

Sidney smiled and smacked her ass as she went inside "thanks mom." Karen just shot him a glare and then laughed at him acting like he was 13 again. She got inside and was greeted by Mario and Troy.

"Did you ditch my son?" Troy said with a laugh.

"No, the force stronger than me beckoned him outside" she said getting confusing looks "the kids stopped him to play around for a little bit."

"I swear our families are nothing but hockey, hockey, hockey" Mario said smiling.

"Well you guys raised them to be like this, I only got him a year ago."

"Karen" Trina said coming out of the kitchen "how are you dear?"

"I'm good."

"Where's Sid?"

"Outside playing hockey with Steph, Tay, and Austin."

"Well I'll let him play for a few minutes before calling him in to be an adult."

"Let me know how that works out" Karen said laughing at the thought of Sidney throwing a tantrum.

"Let me know too Trina, I can never get them in. Now that Sid's out there, it will be impossible" Nathalie said coming into the room and hugging Karen.

"Well I did tell him he could only play until dinner. If you want him sooner, I am not responsible for the whining."

"I don't think our son needs us anymore Troy" she said smiling at Karen.

"I don't think that would ever happen mom. So is Lauren home tonight?"

"Yeah, she's up in her room getting ready to go out with a couple friends. Go on up, she won't mind."

Karen walked upstairs to her room and knocked on the door, hearing a "come in", Karen opened the door and smiled when Lauren got off the bed running over to hug her.

"Hey baby girl."

"What are you doing here Kiki?"

"Sid and I came over for dinner. Heard you have plans tonight."

"Yeah, a couple of friends and I are going to a movie."

"You seem a little nervous about something."

"We're meeting some boys from school" she whispered.

"And mom and dad doesn't know that part" Karen whispered back.

"Mom does, but she won't tell daddy."

"He has to except that you're growing up."

"He has, but I don't think he wants me to with boys around. It's just a group date before everyone goes their separate ways for summer. Most of my friends are going away for the summer."

"Well you still have me around if you need someone to do something with."

"Aren't you spending the summer in Canada with Sid?"

"Not until August. I could only get time off to be with him around his birthday."

"That sucks. You should get to spend more time with your husband, especially when they win the Cup this year."

"I'm sure he'll try and get the Cup on his birthday anyway, but we have two more games to go before we can start planning anything."

"They'll win it this year, don't worry."

"I never do baby girl. Alright, I am going to let you finish getting ready and head back downstairs."

"Before you go, will you fix my hair like you've done so many times when I was little?"

"I would love too." Karen got Lauren to sit down in front of her mirror and she fixed it how she wanted it. When she was done, Lauren hugged her and got dressed as Karen went downstairs. "I'm surprised to see you in here Sid" Karen said seeing him on the couch.

"I was summoned in" he said motioning for her to sit beside him. She walked over and sat down with Sidney putting his arm around her as they finished their conversation. An hour later, they were all sitting around the table, eating and talking.

"I do have some bad news Sid" his mom started "the church isn't available on your birthday or that weekend. But the following weekend is free. I put in our name to hold it so if that weekend is ok, I can let them know when we head back up."

"It's fine with me Sid. I know you wanted the wedding on your birthday but the week after is ok."

"It's ok with me too baby. It just would have been a little more special."

"You're going to be busy on your birthday anyway, so we don't need the hecticness of a wedding to take away from that."

"Well it's good that you're so compromising Karen" Mario said.

"It's not that she's compromising Mario, she'll hide all my hockey gear if I don't give in."

"Good girl" Nathalie said smiling at her.

"I don't have any reason to not give him what he wants too. I know what his life demands and either I go with the flow or sit around complaining for the rest of my life. I chose the one that makes him happy. Besides, as long as I keep getting perks of being married to the captain I should be fine."

"See I knew there was a reason" Sidney said getting a laugh out of everyone. Sidney leaned over and kissed Karen on the cheek before going back to eating. When they were finished, Nathalie excused herself to start the dishes and Karen grabbed some plates to go help.

"So, have you found a dress yet Karen?"

"Haven't really had time. Saw some in a couple magazines for some style ideas, but finding the perfect one will be a challenge."

"Well if you don't mind a hand-me-down, I could always let you borrow mine."

"Thanks Nat. I will keep that in mind if I don't find one before I head up August."

"I can bring it when we come up, so just give me a call."

"I will."

"Have you decided to wear your ring now?" Trina asked walking in with the last of the dishes from the dining room.

"No, I put it on when I told my two best friends yesterday and forgot to take it off today."

"I bet you don't want to take it off."

"I don't but Sid wants to keep it quiet for a little longer. I want to respect his decision since it is his career that will get distracted and we all don't want that right now. I know he's mine so I can be as patient as I need to be."

"Wow, my son found a definite keeper in this one" Trina told Nathalie as they both smiled at Karen.

Meanwhile in the living room...

"I think you guys need to know something."

"What's wrong Sid?"

"Nothing's wrong dad, but someone over heard me call Karen 'my wife' and I think you and Mario need to be prepared incase someone tries to talk to you about it."

"Who heard you?" Mario asked with caution.

"Dave Molinari. I know he won't say anything and he respects me enough not to."

"Well Dave is a respected sportswriter himself, so he should not say anything until you tell him he can."

"I know, but I figured you should know anyway just in case."

"Let's hope it stays under wraps until Friday night" Troy said.

"Dad, it's not the end of the world that someone found out before the season's over. If it came out tomorrow, it will not distract me when I'm this close to achieving my dream. This is not last year and it will end differently."

"Someone's gotten a little more optimistic" his dad said.

"Give that credit to Karen, she's the one that drills it into my head every day when I have doubts."

"Good to know she hasn't lost her touch" Mario added in "I just hope you're listening to her."

"Trust me I am" Sidney said with a knowing smile.

8.14.2009

Chapter 142

In the car, on their way to Barkcamp, Karen and Natalie tried to do everything possible to get Max and Sidney to smile and have fun. They were telling stories and stupid jokes waiting for them to comment. Karen thought she heard a laugh come from Max but when she looked back at him, he hid his smile. She shook her head and gave up, deciding to play around finding something on the radio. When she couldn't find anything, Karen went through some CDs she brought and put in Nickleback. Natalie told her to advance it to their song and Karen did. Ever since their CD came out, this one song was perfect for her and her friends. As the song started, Karen turned up the volume and she and Natalie began to sing along.

Well it's midnight, damn right, we're wound up too tight
I've got a fist full of whiskey, the bottle just bit me
Oh That shit makes me bat shit crazy
We've got no fear, no doubt, all in balls out

We're going off tonight
To kick out every light
Take anything we want
Drink everything in sight
We're going till the world stops turning
While we burn it to the ground tonight

Sidney just glanced at Max in the rear view mirror and they both just shook their heads at how their women were acting as they continued singing along.

Oh We're screaming like demons, swinging from the ceiling
I got a fist full of fifties, tequila just hit me
Oh We got no class, no taste, no shirt, and shit faced
We got it lined up, shot down, firing back straight crown

We're going off tonight
To kick out every light
Take anything we want
Drink everything in sight
We're going till the world stops turning
While we burn it to the ground tonight

Oh Ticking like a time bomb, drinking till the nights gone
Well get you hands off of this glass, last call my ass
Well no chain, no lock, and this train won't stop
We got no fear, no doubt, all in balls out

We're going off tonight
To kick out every light
Take anything we want
Drink everything in sight
We're going till the world stops turning
While we burn it to the ground tonight

Oh We're going off tonight
To kick out every light
Take anything we want
Drink everything in sight
We're going till the world stops turning
While we burn it to the ground tonight

"God I love that song" Natalie said.

"I know, kind of fits us when we go out."

"You know, the few times I've been out with all you guys, you've been pretty tamed Karen."

"Then you haven't been with us at the right time Maxwell."

"Yeah we tone it down when we have new people around us" Natalie added.

"All it is Max are four women just unwinding down their busy lives. Besides, when you guys aren't around it gives us a chance to brag about you" she said.

Max looks to Natalie then to Karen "what has she told you?"

"Sorry Max, but all alcoholic conversations are private and are never repeated."

"Don't worry bunnybear, it's all flattering."

Karen couldn't hold in her laugh "um...bunnybear?" she said looking at Sidney who started laughing.

"That name wasn't suppose to leave my house sex muffin" Max said getting back at Natalie.

"I'm so glad we have normal pet names for each other" Sidney said then kissed Karen's hand he was holding.

"You know those names do not leave this car Karen" Natalie said in a warning tone.

"I can promise they won't but after a few drinks when another personality takes over, all bets are off."

"Well I will just have to keep them quiet...all of them." They all laughed and continued on. An hour later, they reached the park and Sidney went to park the car.

"What should we do first?"

"How about horseback riding?" Karen said and the others agreed. They went to the stables and everyone got a horse they liked.

"Oh, excuse me sir" Max said getting the attention of the man in charge "will that horse be able to hold the weight of Sid's massive ass?"

Sidney looked at Karen who was obviously trying not to laugh "you think that's funny baby?"

"No...why, what, why would you ask that?" she said finally letting her giggle escape. She moved her horse beside Sidney's and leaned over to him and kissed his cheek "sorry stud."

Sidney got the horse moving "I'll remember that when you want this ass." Karen just laughed and caught up to him. The four of them got on one of the trails and slowed down, taking the scenery all in. They came to a clearing and just sat there looking at all the trees and couldn't believe how peaceful it was. They rode around for the rest of the hour and then brought the horses back.

They headed back to the car and Max took a couple bottles of water and Natalie's hand "we'll meet up with you guys in about a half and hour. We're going for a little hike."

Karen and Sidney just watched them walk away "you going to talk to me now? Or do I find something to do on my own until they come back?"

Sidney pressed Karen up against the car and kissed her passionately "I think we can find something to do together. Can you find the trail that leads to that clearing with the rocks we sat on last year?"

"Sure can." Sidney grabbed some water for them and they headed off in the direction. "Feeling better?"

"Definitely. Thank you baby for suggesting this. I think this is what Max and I needed."

They made it up to the top of the hill and saw the rocks, but saw something else "I think Max needed something else." As Karen said it, Sidney looked at the rocks and saw them having sex upagainst the rock.

"I guess Max had the same thought that I had."

"Is that why you wanted to come up here? I thought it was because we had a special moment last year."

"It wasn't the only reason baby. We would've talked...afterwards."

Karen turned and started to walk down the trail "I guess we'll just have to wait until we go swimming." Sidney smiled and joined her taking her hand as they walked down. They saw where the path veared off and they follow it. It led to a smaller clearing and a view of the lake down below. Sidney wrapped his arms around Karen and they stood there without needing any words. A few minutes later he turned her around to face him and kissed her for what felt like forever until they noticed the time and headed back down to meet Max and Natalie.

They got in the car and headed to the lake to go swimming. When Sidney pulled up, there were a lot of cars there, but they were able to head to the side and still be away from them. Karen and Natalie got the blankets put down and stripped down to their bathing suits they had on under their clothes. Sidney took Karen's hand and led her to the water, getting in and swimming out a bit to be alone. Karen wrapped her arms around Sidney's neck and legs around his hips.

"Is someone getting impatient?"

"No, I just can't touch like you can and instead of floating, you're going to hold me up."

"Oh" sounding a little dejected "so you don't want something to happen then?"

"I don't remember saying that stud, but with all these kids around is it possible?"

Sidney looked over her shoulder and saw some kids playing rather close to them "maybe not to the extent, but I can make it one sided right now" he said letting one hand reach her mound and started to rub over her. Karen looked into his eyes like she was giving him permission to go further and finish what he's starting. Sidney sneaked his hand inside her bikini bottom and inserted a couple fingers inside. Karen closed her eyes and Sidney just watched her facial expressions of her enjoyment. Before long, Karen couldn't hold it any longer and let her orgasm go. She bit her lip to keep from screaming out and put her forehead against Sidney's until she calmed down.

"Was this what you had planned to do at the clearing?"

"Well maybe in the beginning, but I would have had a different ending planned."

"I'll make it up to you when we get home, I promise."

"I have no doubt you will baby." They swam around for a little longer especially when Max came to join them. Karen swan towards the beach to let the boys play around and found Natalie lying on the blanket.

"How's the water?"

"Fabulous. You should go in."

"I will in a few minutes when the younglings finish horsing around" she said as they looked out to see Sidney and Max trying to dunk each other.

"They are a bunch of little boys not wanting to grow up. Did you and Max have a little fun of your own by the rocks at the clearing?" Karen asked not looking at her and laying down.

"Oh god, you saw that?"

"Only for about a half a second and then we left."

"We? So Sidney was with you?" she said nervously.

"Nat calm down, if anything we saw Max's ass and that was enough for either of us. Do you realize that everytime the four of us get together, all I see is Max's naked white ass?"

"Don't get attached to it because it's all mine."

"That's fine with me, I like what's attached my man's ass. I hope I didn't offend you about the marriage talk at lunch yesterday. I know how hockey players are and Max fits that profile. It's even been documented on the internet with all these pictures of him and different girls. I don't want to see you get hurt."

"Maybe Max and I are just playing around right now and we'll see what happens at the start of next season. If we're still together great, but if he wants something else or someone else I can't hold him back if it's not me. It'll be ok Karen, all crushes hurt a little and if they didn't they would have to come up with another name for it." Karen looked at her best friend and smiled "I think I'm brave enough to go join my bunnybear in the water."

"Have fun" Karen said watching her head to the water and then closed her eyes letting the sun dry her.

Twenty minutes later, Sidney got out of the water and headed to the beach. He saw Karen lying there and leaned over her letting the water drip off of him and onto her "wake up sleeping beauty."

"I would but the water dragon is spewing all over me" she said getting up and was immediately pulled into a wet hug "I was dry you know."

"Well now you can dry with me" he said kissing her neck before leaning down and grabbing a towel.

Karen looked out to the water and saw Max and Natalie playing around before he grabbed her and kissed her "do you think that's going to last out there?"

"Who, Max and Nat?"

"Yeah. Do you think that will last for a while or that Max will dump her when the season starts next year?"

"Where is all this coming from?"

"I told Diane and Sheril about us getting married" she said seeing his look "it's fine, they won't say anything. But Sheril made the comment that we only needed to get Nat and Max together and then the four of us would be married and then I kind of made a raised eyebrow move knowing it wouldn't happen."

"Because you think Max is a player and he'll get bored with her."

"Sid, I know he's your friend and teammate and I love Max to death, you know this. But yes, I've seen how he is with women and for my friend to not get her hopes up I told her that I didn't see anything really happening between them but casual dating."

"People can change baby and Max may surprise you. You said it youself that Natalie was good for him and I think he's taken that to heart. Just leave them be and deal with it when it happens."

"You know if he does hurt her I will have to kill him."

Sidney wraps his arms around her "both Max and I are fully aware of that baby" he said then kissed her. They sat back down on the blanket and dried off. Soon Max and Natalie joined them and the got into the cooler to eat some lunch that the girls packed. After an hour of drying and talking the four of them got dressed and headed back to Pittsburgh.

When they got back to Karen's, there was a note on the door and she went to grab it, reading what it said...

Sidney,
Stopped by but you or Karen weren't home. We are over at Mario's and you have been invited over for dinner tonight at 7p. If we don't hear from you before 6:30p, I will give you a call. Love you,
Mom

"It's only 4:28p now, wonder what time they got in" he said looking at his watch.

"You going to call them and tell them we're home?"

"Yeah, maybe I can get an invite for Max and Nat."

"Don't worry about it man, we've got other plans" Max said smiling at Natalie and they got in his car and left after they all said goodbye.

"Well don't take to long" Karen said walking inside "I'm going for a shower and it could get awful lonely in there" she said kissing him and then headed upstairs.

8.13.2009

Chapter 141

It was Saturday morning and Karen had called her friends on Friday to invite them out to an early lunch before the game that night. She had everything planned and they would just head to Karen's house after they ate to watch the game. She got some things done around the house and soon it was time for her to get a shower and then meet the girls at a local restaurant.

An hour later, the four friends sat at a booth secluded away from the other tables. Since it was lunch, the restaurant wasn't crowded and could accommodate Karen's request.

"So what's with the hidden away private lunch?"

"Who says it's private?"

"Come on Karen, we're all the way in the back with no one around, something is up" Diane asked suspciously.

"Ok, well I have news and I guess I wanted the privacy to share it."

"Well what is it?" Sheril asked impatiently. Karen smiled and held up her left hand "yeah, yeah...so. We've all seen your ring that Sidney bought for you."

Diane did a double take and took her hand to look closer "um Sheril, you might want to take a closer look. There's something else with it."

"Let me see" she said grabbing her hand and pulling it across the table making Karen jump out of her seat a little.

"Ow, I do use this hand."

Sheril looked at her hand and saw another ring accompanying the diamond ring "are you shittin me? Is that what I think it is?"

"Yes. Sidney asked me to marry him and I said yes. The funny part is, we got married that same night."

"When did this happen?" Diane asked quietly.

"In April."

"APRIL!" both Diane and Sheril screamed getting the few patrons to look at them. "Wait, why aren't you saying anything Nat?"

"Because I already knew."

"I didn't mean to keep it from you guys, Nat found out not too long ago. When Sid asked me it was on our anniversary. I stayed around the arena and after everyone left, we went for a midnight skate. He asked me and after I said yes, he had everything planned to do it that night. We both decided to not were our wedding bands because we wanted to wait until after the season ended to renew our vows and then let everyone know before the start of next season. Sidney knew he couldn't keep it from the guys on the team and they all knew."

"So is that how you found out Nat?"

"Sort of but it doesn't matter. I understood why she needed to keep it quiet and I could've spilled the beans but I knew she wanted to tell you guys."

"I so wanted to tell you all after it happened, but I knew you guys would understand to why I waited."

"We do understand Karen" Diane said taking her hand.

"Of course we do" Sheril added "we know what could've happened if it got out and the backlash both you and Sid would have gotten. We are more than happy for you woman."

"Thanks guys."

"So when would the wedding be?"

"He wants it to be on his birthday but it will depend when he goes home later this month if the church is available."

"So we need to keep this to ourselves for at least two months?"

"If you guys don't mind."

"Of course not. Now all we need is to get that one" pointing to Natalie "and Max to make the jump then we all would be married."

"Ya'll need to slow down on the marriage talk with me and Max."

"It'll happen, don't worry" Diane said getting an eyebrow raised from Karen as she took a drink.

"What was that look for?" Natalie asked her friend.

"What look?" Karen said trying to be nice.

"Karen don't. Do you not see Max and I together like that?"

"Nat, I just don't see Max as the marrying kind. I love him to death and you know that but he attracts every type of woman and if he settles down, it's not going to be for a long time. I don't want to see your hopes get crushed."

"I know you have my best interest at heart Kiki but I'm not ready for marriage anytime soon. If we're together long enough then maybe it would be nice but I'm fine just dating him right now."

"I hope it does work out for you guys. I'd have to shun him if he ever dumped you."

"I think we all would." The girls shared a laugh and enjoyed the rest of their lunch. They stayed around talking and drinking a little bit then headed back to Karen's house. It was a couple hours until the game started and they sat around watching all the pre-game shows. Everytime they showed Sidney or talked about him, Karen couldn't help but smile. She knew she loved him, she just didn't really realize how bad. She looked down at the wedding band and hated to take it off but didn't want to draw attention to it. Some people have caught on that she was dating him, she didn't need to give them a reason to wonder more.

It was finally game time and from start to finish, to say the girls were shocked would be an understatement. The Wings had routed the Penguins 5-0 and put a thought of fear in every Pens fan wonering if this is where the series ends. Karen didn't know what to think by the loss and wondered even more by what Sidney had to be thinking.

"I can't believe this game was so lopsided" Sheril said still shocked.

"I know. I wonder what the guys are thinking" Natalie said.

"I don't know but Sidney will be going around with this in his head all the way home."

"Wait, there's Sidney now talking to the press." Karen just watched his facial expressions more then hearing what he had to say. She knew he knew how to handle the press and answer without any emotions but she could see it was hard to keep it in. Karen went to get her phone and sent Sidney a text before his interview was over. When they cut back to the post game highlights, Karen's phone went off.

Hey baby...sorry

you ok?

yeah, can't wait to get home and have you hold me to forget tonight

I can provide other comfort too you know :)

I may need that too. going to get my shower so I'll see you in a few hours

ok. I love you!

mmm, I needed to hear that. I love you too

Karen shut her phone and then said goodnight to Diane and Sheril. She told them they were more than welcome to stay but they knew under the circumstances, it would be better if they left. She understood and watched her friends leave. Natalie had stayed around for another hour before heading to Max's to hopefully make him feel better.

Around 1:30a, Karen heard a car pull up and she got off the couch, looking out the window. She saw Sidney's SUV but no sign of him. She knew he was just sitting in the car and went out to see him. Karen knocked on the window and Sidney didn't look at her, just made the move to put the window down.

"It's a little more comfortable in the house but if you prefer to stay out here, I can go get you a pillow and blanket." Karen thought she saw him crack a smile and went on "of course if you come inside, you can spend the night with a naked woman."

Sidney turned his head and looked at her "but you're not naked."

"That's because there's a law against that in public. You have to come in and see it since it's for your eyes only."

"I'll be in, in a minute."

"Sid..." Karen started.

"Baby please. I just need another couple minutes."

"Ok" she said leaning in the window to kiss his cheek then walked back into the house.

A few minutes later, Sidney walked inside and went over to the couch to sit beside Karen. She reached for the remote to turn off the tv and they just sat there in silence. She didn't want to say the wrong things and waited for Sidney to start the conversation.

"I can't believe we played that badly tonight. It was like we, as a group said goodbye to the Cup for the second straight year."

"Sid, it's not over yet."

"Maybe not but it feels like it. You watched the game, what did you think?"

"I think coming off the two wins here made you guys too confident about the rest of the series and Detroit brought you guys back down to reality that it's not over yet but could be in a blink of an eye. They just got a surge of energy from their fans Sid. Tuesday night is a different game in a different arena. You proved that you CAN win in Detroit this year...you just have to do that for one game."

"What if we don't get that one last game?"

Karen turned his head to look at her and she saw the tears forming "then you and the guys need to dig deep and go out to make that happen on Tuesday. This team has been through it all this year going up and down and you guys fought to make the playoffs. Fight to keep this series alive and show the world you guys are the better team this year. Your fans already know you are."

"How do you do that?" he said almost laughing.

"Do what?"

"Be this right about everything."

"I just thought I was telling you the truth."

"Yeah you were, hence the being right part."

"Do you want me to sit here and gloat about it?"

"It's not your style. Thank you baby."

"Anytime stud. Why don't we forget this night and head up to bed. You look like you need some sleep."

"I don't want to disappoint my number 1 fan by falling asleep on her."

"Don't worry about her, she understands" she said getting up and pulling him with her "besides, she wants you to save it all for Tuesday night." Karen grabbed his hand and they headed upstairs. She got into bed and waited for Sidney to change and join her.

"If you weren't here Karen, I would be up all night picking apart the game" he said holding her close to his body.

"You're still going to do that stud, I'm just here to make it easier."

"You know me too well baby."

"Remember that for the future, now try and get some sleep." Karen curled up against him as close as she could get as Sidney tightened his grip around her. She feel asleep instantly but Sidney took a few more minutes before he could let everything go and close his eyes.

A little later, Sunday morning, Karen woke up and felt for Sidney. He wasn't beside her and she had a feeling he went to work out. The loss rattled his mind about thinking the team could really win the Cup and she knew he needed to clear his mind. Karen got up and went to get ready to spend the day with Sidney when he got back.

Two hours later, Karen heard a car pull up and saw it was Max with Natalie.

"Well finally, a hockey player who actually knows what a day off is."

"I figured instead of him sitting around contemplating what went wrong, the four of us would get together and do something fun to take their minds off the loss."

"You couldn't find something to do to take your mind off it Max?" Karen said smiling.

"We tried that last night and this morning but it's still there. Where's Sid?"

"Where do you think? I'm sure there's ice involved somewhere." They sat around talking until Sidney finally came home a half hour later.

"Hey Max, Nat. What are you guys doing here?" he said going over to give Karen a kiss and sit down beside her.

"I brought Max over for a playdate."

"Thanks but this is my only playmate" he said putting his arm around Karen.

"Someone's feeling better."

"A few hundred slap shots into the net will do that. So are we doing something today?"

"Might as well before coach puts us through a grueling practice tomorrow" Max said.

"What do you guys want to do?"

"I have an idea" Karen said getting everyone to look at her "let's go someplace that's peaceful but with lots to do."

"Where?" Sidney asked curious.

"Let's head to Barkcamp State Park. We can go swimming, hiking, maybe even go horseback riding."

"What's Barkcamp?" Max asked confused.

"It's this state park in Ohio that Karen and I would go to as kids. It's out of the way and no one should recognize you. Come on Max, let's go have some fun."

"Sure, why not."

"Sid?"

"I don't think there's any other place I'd rather go today baby. Let's get ready." Karen took Natalie upstairs so she could pick out a bathing suit to wear. Max said he would swim in his shorts and waited for everyone to get ready. Twenty minutes later, they all piled into Sidney's SUV and headed on their trip.

8.09.2009

Chapter 140

A while later, Sidney woke up and remembered where he was. He saw Karen lying infront of him and he started to kiss her neck. She began to stir and turned her head to face him, letting their lips attack each other's. After a few minutes, Sidney let go of Karen and sat up causing her to sit up as well. He moved to where his back was up against the couch and he motioned for Karen to come join him. She sat infront of him, spreading her legs over his and they sat there facing each other.

"You're not going to be able to go back to Detroit for game 5 are you?"

"Doesn't look like it. But you'll only be gone for one day."

"And we should get Sunday off as an actual day off."

"Sid, you never take a day off. You'll still either go work out or find ice time for an hour or so."

"Can't help it, but if I go early enough then we can still have the whole day together."

"What ever gets you ready for game 6 here at the Igloo, do what you need to."

"I noticed something special was coming up in a couple of days" Sidney sat there smiling.

Karen thought for a second and knew what he was talking about "don't remind me."

"Baby come on, what do you want for your birthday?"

"Since you're playing game 6 on that night, all I want is for you guys to win."

"Well I can talk to the guys and I'm sure they'll oblige but isn't there anything else you want."

"Just you."

"Well you have me already."

"When you get older, birthday's are just another day. The only thing I want is for you to be happy and get one step closer to your dream. My dreams have all come true, there is nothing more I want."

"Ok, I was going to make sure you get a passion-filled night but if you have everything already..." Karen sat there smiling at him "see I knew there was something you wanted, what?"

"Maybe I have been thinking of another adventure at the arena. Since it is a home game and it will be my birthday..."

"Do you already have a place in mind?"

"Maybe I do but I don't want to say until Tuesday night."

"Keep it to yourself until then and after the game, you can tell me where you want to go."

"Would you be doing this with anyone else?"

"What?"

"Being this way? They way we are, would you be like this with other girls?"

"I don't know. Different people bring out different feelings but I don't think I could be this loving or sexual with anyone else."

"Are you only saying that to spare my feelings?"

"Maybe" he said and they both laughed "but if something happened between us, I don't think I could relive all we did together with some other girl. I would always have thoughts of you."

"Then I guess we need to never break up."

"Sounds like a plan to me baby." Sidney leaned forward to kiss her while his hand snuck inbetween them, taking his cock and placing it right inside her entrance. He removed his hand and grabbed her hips, bringing her up onto his lap letting her slide over him. Karen bent her knees, getting as close to him as she could. The tightness of their being so close was more then they could handle. Sidney moved his hands to her ass and helped Karen's movements on him. She stayed close to his body, moving her hips upward and gently rocking on her knees. Karen let out a heavy sigh when she felt Sidney take one of her nipples into his mouth, sucking on the now hard bud. Karen's hands went into his hair, grabbing around his curls and lightly tugging on it getting a low groan from him. She let her head fall forward as Sidney looked up at her, their lips finding each other once again. They stayed locked together as their orgasms came rushing through at an intense speed. Karen couldn't hold in the moan and released Sidney's lips to let it out. She heard Sidney growl and felt him pour the hot liquid into her. Karen milked out every drop before wrapping her arms around his shoulders and letting their foreheads come together, their breathing still erratic.

"Would you mind if I make a little request?"

"Anything you want baby, you know that. What do you want?"

"I want you to make love to me."

"Yeah because I'm just so confused as to what we've been doing for the last few hours."

"We've been having sex Sid....take me anyway you want me sex."

"I can agree to that. So what are you asking exactly?"

"I think you know exactly what I'm asking" Karen got up and started to walk out of the living room, turning around at the doorway "and when you figure it out, let me know." She walked upstairs and Sidney sat there for a minute before getting up, blowing out the candles and running upstairs after her. When he got to their bedroom, he heard the shower going and went to jon her. Karen stayed oblivious to Sidney's presence and continued to wash all over her body. Sidney stood back and just watched her, getting himself washed up. When Karen was done, she turned and faced Sidney "did you figure out what I want?"

"I've known all along what you wanted baby."

"We'll see about that" she said kissing him and stepping out of the shower. She dried off and left the bathroom, getting into bed. A few minutes later, she heard the water shut off and soon Sidney emerged, turning off the light and joining her in bed. He rolled directly on top of Karen and loved how she instinctively spread her legs for him to fit comfortably over her.

"Eventhough I already know, tell me again what you want. I want to hear the words come from your beautiful mouth" Sidney said looking into her eyes with hunger and passion.

"Make love to me" Karen said with want dripping off each word." Sidney slid himself inside of her for the fourth time that night. Their lips found their way to one another as the kiss fueled their lovemaking. Sidney went as slow as he could not wanting to rush it. He knew Karen wouldn't have minded for this was what she wanted. The moans and whimpers were muffled from their kiss that didn't end until they were. Karen broke the kiss with a content sigh as Sidney smiled at her.

"I think you enjoyed that" he said.

"I have a feeling we both enjoyed the whole evening."

"Well I know I did. It's not everyday I get to have hot sex with a woman of your beauty....wait, yes I do."

"Are you trying to ruin the moment stud?"

"Never" he said kissing her again "but you have to admit, we definitely have this part of the marriage down."

"Is that good or bad?"

"It's very good baby." Sidney pulled out of her and rolled off as Karen cuddled up to him like she normally did. "Are you really ok with Dave knowing about us?"

"Yeah. As long as he respects our privacy for another month and a half then I will be. But it's like a ticking time bomb and it can get out real quick."

"Baby, Dave is respected around the city and by every sports team. I think he knows better."

"I'm overreacting huh?"

"You're just being cautious of your very famous husband."

"Nah, that's not it."

"You know if I didn't love you as much as I did, I would probably be offended by that remark." Sidney kissed her head "go to sleep baby."

Karen looked up and met his lips "I love you."

"I love you too" he said before they both drifted into a peaceful sleep.

Karen had woken up a few hours later and carefully moved to look at the clock. She realized Sidney would be getting up in an hour to go to practice and then they were going to Detroit. She knew she told him she wouldn't really miss him but in reality she always did. Karen just laid there and stared at the features of Sidney's face, smiling to herself. She was brought out of her thoughts when she heard the alarm go off and Sidney woke up to turn it off. He turned back around and saw Karen awake and looking at him.

"Well look who's up?" he said pulling her closer to his body and kissing her.

"Looks like I'm not the only one up" she said feeling Sidney's growing erection against her body.

"I was hoping for a little good luck for tomorrow night's game."

"Mmm, I think I can definitely provide some good luck for you" Karen said before rolling Sidney onto his back and crawling on top of him.

"I like where this is going so far" he said feeling Karen slide down on him "I'm feeling lucky already" getting a giggle out of her. She leaned down and kissed him before sitting up and placing her hands on his chest. Karen began moving up and down, creating the right amount of friction between them. She closed her eyes and let the feelings take over when Sidney reached up to fondle her breasts. Karen let the moans start to fill the room as the anticipation of her orgasm began to build within her. She felt Sidney grow thicker inside her and loved how she could make him explode. As Karen's peak was rising and ready to let go, Sidney grabbed her hips and rolled them onto her back.

"Oo, someone had to be in control."

"You haven't felt control yet baby" he said as he pounded into her. Each hard thrust Sidney gave her, Karen's moans became louder. She couldn't hold on any longer letting her final moan let loose. Sidney kept his pace going and soon unleashed his own orgasm within minutes of hers. They laid there with their foreheads pressed together waiting for their breathing to slow down.

"Think this luck will hold out until tomorrow night" she said still breathing hard.

"If not, I have a very good memory to replay this over and over until it comes back."

"Really because I just think of new ways and it gets me going every time."

"New ways? Care to share any of that information?"

"I'll share one...on Tuesday night after the game."

"You're cruel baby."

"I know but I have to give you something to look forward to. Besides it might not be new, just a revamped position."

"I can deal with that, besides, I'd rather think up new ways with you as we try them."

"You're getting a little more adventurous there, what ever will people think?"

"I only care about what you think and how you feel afterwards."

"As long as you can keep making me feel this way, I think we have a very prominent sexual future ahead of us."

"Til death do us part baby." Sidney leaned in and kissed her then looked at the clock "I better get up and get ready."

"Then I will get up and make us some breakfast."

"Will you make me breakfast naked?"

"Will you be eating breakfast with me naked?"

"I don't think I have that kind of time baby."

"Then sorry, I don't think I can accommodate you either."

"Why do you do that to me?"

Karen pushed Sidney off of her and got up, getting dressed "because it's so much fun stud" she said leaning down to kiss him then left the room and Sidney still lying in bed looking at the ceiling and laughing. His laugh faded to a smile and realized he was the happiest he has been in a long time. He finally got up and went to get his shower. Twenty minutes later he went downstairs for breakfast with his wife. When they were done eating, Sidney went to get his bag as Karen cleaned up the kitchen, meeting him by the front door.

"I wish you would make the trip with every one. The game is Saturday night you do realize" he said wrapping his arms around her.

"Yes I know the game is on a Saturday, but I made plans with the girls and I've neglected them enough. I can't keep cancelling on them."

"I know and I do feel bad that it seems like I make you choose between me and them."

"You don't make me choose Sid, it's natural to want to be with you. I just think deep down they do get upset but being good friends, they won't say anything."

"Well I'm glad you have friends like that. Makes me worry less about you when we're apart."

"Wish I could say the same about you. I do worry and wonder what Max, Jordan and Flower has gotten you into on road trips. Hell, add Geno in there and scary thoughts will forever plague my mind."

"It's all good baby. My thoughts are always on you and the guys will agree to that. Apparently I never shut up about you."

"Ah, the new repellent for puck bunnies...talk nonstop about how in love you are with your wife."

"I guess I have no reason to ever shut up then" he said bringing her head in to meet his lips for a very heated and passionate kiss. "I love you baby."

"I love you too stud. Good luck and I'll see you Saturday night."

"Will you wait up for me?"

"In all my naked glory" she said smiling and brought him in for one last kiss "you better go." Sidney just shook his head and snuck in one more kiss. Karen let him go and watched him walk to his car. She smiled and waved before shutting the door and getting her own day started.

8.05.2009

Chapter 139

Karen closed her eyes and took a deep breath before opening her eyes and looking directly into Sidney's. He kissed her forehead and told her it would be ok. He moved from infront of her and off the platform "Dave? Didn't think anyone was still around."

"Sorry Sid, I didn't mean to intrude or pick up on anything. I forgot my notebook when I picked up my laptop. But what's going on?"

By this time, Karen had gotten off the table and stood beside it when Sidney walked over and took her hand, leading her over "Dave Molinari, this is my wife Karen. Baby, this is..."

"Yeah, I know. I read his columns religiously in the Post-Gazette. It's nice to finally get to meet you."

"Thanks for the support. So how did all this...when did this happen?"

"Look Dave, I trust that if I tell you, you have to keep it underwraps for a little longer."

"Sure Sid, you know what ever you tell me is off the record."

"Well Karen and I have been dating for more than a year and on our anniversary, I asked her to marry me in a very private ceremony. We got married during the series with Philly and only the team and most of the front office knows right now. We are going to make it official in August in Canada and if most people haven't found out, they would when the season starts next year."

"Are you from Pittsburgh Karen?"

"Wheeling originally, but I moved to Pittsburgh when I was little."

"Wait, didn't you date another player for the Pens. Who was it...yeah, Rick Tocchet."

"Yes I did, back in '92."

"I thought you kind of looked familiar."

"I think I am going to let you two talk and I'll meet you back in the lounge. It was a pleasure to meet you Dave."

"You too Karen."

Sidney watched Karen leave the room before turning back to his friend "to answer the question that you are dying to ask, yes, she is older than me. That is one of the many reasons I don't want this out yet. I don't want to put any heat on her from the fans."

"That's understandable Sid and I promise I won't say anything about this until you tell me it's ok. Maybe I can be granted the rights to the first story?"

"Locally, I don't see why not but back home may have it covered first with the wedding."

"When are you guys renewing your vows?"

"I would like it to be on my birthday, but we'll have to see what's available when I finally get home after this series."

"Can I ask how you guys met?"

"Its a long story and I would love to tell you about it, but just not tonight. We'll talk before I head home alright?"

"Sounds good Sid and good luck next game."

"Thanks." They shook hands and then parted ways. Sidney went to go find Karen to make sure she was ok. Sidney walked into the lounge and saw her sitting on the couch lost in thought. She noticed him come in and he made a head motion to get her to join him in the hallway. Karen got up and followed him out. "You ok?" Karen didn't say anything but shook her head yes. "Baby, he's not going to write up about the game and put an excerpt about what he overheard. I told him if he wanted the details for a column to run closer to next season we'd give him the truth to write about it."

"I guess it's just that someone on the media side now knows. And not only that, but a prominent sportswriter for the city."

"I know baby and you're scared but when people start to find out, I will not let anything happen. I've said it before, if the fans turn on you because we're married I don't want them as fans. Why do you think I've been so cautious to date anyone seriously? I didn't want all the fake girls pretending to be with me because of who I am and they can get as jealous as they want to. I'm not going to toss you aside and go for them because they hate you for being where you are...with me."

"I knew this day would come and I thought I was prepared for it, but the reality didn't hit me until now."

Sidney saw something in her eyes but didn't press it "why don't I go get my shower and then we can head home. I hope what just happened didn't put a damper on any celebration plans?"

"It didn't stud" she said smiling at him "go get cleaned up so we can head home." Sidney snuck in a kiss then led her back to the lounge, leaving her to go get a shower.

"You ok Karen?" Max asked sitting beside her.

"Yeah, what are you still doing here? I thought you and Natalie left awhile ago."

"Nah, we stuck around to celebrate a little. We're heading out when she gets back from the bathroom. So, what's wrong?"

"Someone from the media overheard Sid call me his wife."

"That's not good but you had to expect it would get out sometime?"

"I know but I just wanted it to happen after the actual wedding is all."

"It's going to be ok."

"I don't know how Nat puts up with all your sensibility. It must get so annoying at times."

"It's simple, she loves me enough to put up with it" he said kissing her cheek then heading out. Karen sat there for a few more minutes until Sidney came out and they headed home. She tried not to be quiet and not talk on the way home, but her mind wouldn't quit thinking of every possible scenerio of what happened. They got home and after Karen walked in, Sidney grabbed her, kissing her.

"I need to get something ready, so I am going to ban you upstairs" he said.

"If you're banning me upstairs, I'm afraid to wonder where you have this surprised planned. Besides, I was suppose to give you the celebration."

"You will baby, believe me you will. I just feel like setting the mood."

"I can deal with that. I am giving you however long it takes me to get a quick shower and change."

"Oo, I love challenges."

"Me too" she said raising her eyebrows at him. They shared another kiss and Karen went upstairs to change.

Twenty minutes later, Karen had walked down the steps and saw the living room set up. Sidney had lit only a couple candles on the mantle and put pillows on the floor with a blanket in front of them, but she didn't see Sidney in the room. "like your surprise baby?" Sidney said standing behind her.

"I like everything you do for me" she said turning around to face him.

Sidney took her hand in his and led her to the couch "I know the floor is set up, but we have no need to rush anything tonight" he said putting a strand of her hair behind her ear. He sat down and pulled her beside him. Karen put her legs over his lap as Sidney wrapped his arms around her, turning to her "sorry about tonight."

"There's nothing to apologize for Sid. It was bound to happen."

"What's got you so scared about people finding out baby?"

"I'm scared that things are going to change between us."

"What's going to change?"

Karen let out a small laugh "I haven't figured that out that."

"Then how do you know things will change between us? We've been together for a little over a year, we've got our lives down. If anything changes, it'll be for better not worse."

"Hmm, sounds like a wedding vow. Look, I know I compare us to my last relationship in certain areas, but I've seen the worst happen and I don't want that to happen to us when everyone finally knows your married."

"Everyone in every realtionship is different. We're different and we've been differnt since we got together. If we feel things beginning to change and not for the better, I will do everything in my power to make sure we live happily ever after."

"Apparently we're getting married in a fairy tale."

"I've always thought of you as a princess."

"That must make you my prince charming."

"Forever and always baby" he said before capturing her lips. The kiss began to heat up as they stayed locked together, enjoying the foreplay to their passion. Karen realized Sidney was still dressed and started to unbutton his shirt, leaving it open enough to sneak her hand inside and run it over his chest. "Maybe I should get a little more comfortable?"

"I know I would enjoy seeing it."

"I don't think I am all that to look at without clothes on" he said standing up and taking off his shirt and pants, leaving his boxers on.

"And why's that?"

Sidney sat back down "please, look at this body and tell me I'm perfectly proportioned to be seen naked."

"You're forgetting my dear stud that I am attracted to hockey players...which makes your body perfect for me to look at, especially naked. Now my body on the other hand..."

"Don't go there baby. There is absolutely nothing wrong with your body."

"You're just being nice."

Sidney ran his hand up her leg and moved the tank top off her stomach, exposing the skin "I'm serious, for being 37, you are in perfect shape and beautiful."

"Thank you but I could tone up a few places."

"Maybe we could do a little work out program of our own" he said kissing her. Sidney got up and brought Karen with him. He led her to the balnket and left her there for a minute so he could put on some music. When he came back over to her, Sidney grabbed the hem of her tank top and pulled it over her head throwing it aside. He proceeded to take off the boyshorts and added it with the top. Karen, in turn, took off his boxers and put it with her clothes. Sidney ran his hands over her body "I don't see where you need to tone anywhere baby."

"Then does that mean we don't get to work out together?"

"Oh we will definitely work out baby." Sidney leaned down and met her lips again. Their hands continued to roam over each other's skin, touching all the right spots. Karen broke the kiss and just smiled at Sidney. He knew exactly what that smile meant as he turned Karen around and they knelt down to the floor. Karen grabbed for the couch cushions as Sidney grabbed a hold of her hips. Karen leaned down on the couch until she felt Sidney had entered her. She sat back up a little as Sidney began to slowly move inside her. No matter how many ways they had sex, Karen loved when he took her from behind. It was so overpowering to her and it showed a side no one would think that he had. Sidney's movements got a little bigger and began to pound into her hard. Karen couldn't stop the screaming moans that accompanied the feelings he brought out in her. The louder her screams got, the harder and faster he went. Karen felt her body start to shake and knew she was ready to explode. Sidney sat her up against his chest and moved a hand around to her mound. He clenched on tightly and rubbed her clit to help bring her over the edge. Karen let out a final moan when her orgasm took over her entire body. Sidney kept pounding a few more hard thrusts until he couldn't hold on any longer, unleashing everything he had inside of her.

"Wow, this position never gets old" she said breathless.

"I don't think any of them get old with us baby. I guess this is a favorite of yours."

"What can I say, I love the power it brings from you to me."

"Why don't we try my favorite one now." Karen turned her head and kissed him. Sidney pulled out of her and they moved to the blanket. Sidney laid down and Karen straddled over him. She leaned down to kiss him while her hand snuck inbetween them and she was massaging his cock back to it's hardness. Karen left his lips and sat back up, sliding down on him.

"Was this what you had in mind?" Karen said as she began to move her hips.

Sidney closed his eyes and let out a huge breath "definitely baby, just don't stop." Karen smiled and continued her movements. Her hands started out on his chest, squeezing her fingers into his pecs as her hips slightly lifted off him. Sidney put his hands on her hips and helped her move up and down over him. She got faster then slowed down wanting Sidney to feel what torture he does to her. Karen sat up and grabbed Sidney's hands, moving them to her breasts. He squeezed them as Karen moved her hips in an upward circular motion. She felt her orgasm begin to rise again and didn't want to prolong her release any more then she had to. She leaned back placing her hands on Sidney's thighs hitting her g-spot every time. Karen got faster when she neared her peak and loudly expressed it by digging her nails into his thighs and moaned out for him. She kept riding him through her tyrant until she felt Sidney's body shook under her. Karen slowed down then stopped, collapsing onto his chest. She managed enough strength to move off his body and lay down beside him, feeling Sidney spoon up behind her kissing her neck "I don't think there is any other type of celebration I want from now on baby." Karen just smiled and pulled his hand around her to hold on as they rested for a little bit.

8.04.2009

Chapter 138

On Thursday, Karen went to work and Sidney had practice before tonight's game. While Karen was at work she read a flyer throughout the break room and employee entrance that made her do some thinking before she left for the day. When she got done with work, she headed home with a couple of tag-a-longs.

Sidney heard her car pull up and walked to the porch to greet Karen "was I suppose to bring someone home too?"

"You could have" she said kissing him "it would keep them from throwing themselves at you all the time."

"Well then you should have picked someone ugly to date girl" Diane said.

"That and one that was older. You should have known better by picking a young hot hockey player with a sweet ass" Sheril added making Karen turn her head to stifle her laugh.

"It's always a pleasure to have you around Sheril and I must say, you don't come around often enough" Sidney said holding Karen by her waist.

"Give me a chance sexy Sid and I'll...."

"You are not going to finish that sentence or I will revoke all ticket privileges for the rest of this season and next" Karen told her sternly.

"Alright woman. Geesh, just trying to add to the conversation" Sheril said walking inside with Diane laughing behind her.

"So what was she going to say?" Sidney asked curiously.

"My guess...give me the chance and I'll come each and everytime."

"You know me to well Kiki" Sheril yelled from the living room.

"I really need to get some new friends" she said before leaning up to kiss Sidney.

"WE HEARD THAT" both Sheril and Diane yelled that got them laughing.

"Be nice baby. Good friends are hard to come by."

"True and it is exhausting breaking new ones in."

"So I guess with them here, you aren't riding in with me."

"Sorry stud."

"That's ok. I may just summon you down to see me before warm ups again."

"Well it worked out on Tuesday, maybe it could be a new routine to make sure you keep winning." Karen kissed him again then walked inside with Sidney behind her. They all sat around and talked for a while until Sidney left them to take his pre-game nap. An hour and a half later, Karen had gotten dinner made as Sidney got his shower. He came down to eat then finished getting ready. He kissed Karen before he left the house for the arena.

"I hope next year is as fun as this year has been before games" Diane said.

"It will be, just in a different house" Karen said looking around realizing she need to start packing at some point.

"Wait, what are you talking about?"

"Sorry, I forgot to tell you guys but Sid and I are moving into a bigger house. He bought us a house a few months back."

"Oh that's right" Diane said remembering back to the trip to Texas "you guys had a fight about it."

"Ok, one of ya'll need to fill me in" Sheril asked confused.

"Sidney talked about us getting a house together. I told him I could just add his name to the deed for this one. He said he wanted a house for us, one that didn't previously belong to either of us. I got upset because he was asking me to get rid of mom and dad's house and all my memories here."

"Yeah but you can make new memories too. Isn't that what all this is about with him, to start a new life with Sidney."

"Of course it is" Karen said smiling "but I don't want to give up mom and dad either. Their presence around me is so strong here."

"Their presence will follow you everywhere and you know they just want you to be happy."

"I know."

"At least we'll need to have one last blow out here before you move."

"I'm sure we will. If not, we'll have one at the new house to signify both places."

"Well you can count on us and Natalie too if you need some help packing" Sheril said as Diane nodded in agreement.

"Thanks you guys. I am going to need the help when Sid heads home in a couple weeks."

"I bet you're not looking forward to that."

"No, I'm not but right now all I am thinking about is a hockey game we need to get to so we can watch our boys win tonight."

"Hell yeah, I'm for that" Sheril said standing up.

"Me too" Diane chimed in. Karen got the dishes put in the dishwasher as her friends got ready, then headed to get ready herself. They left the house a few minutes later and was there in plenty of time before the doors opened. They sat on the wall and saw Natalie arrive with Max. When she looked up, she told Max she was going to go in with them and went up to meet them. They went in when the doors opened at 6p and got to there seats. Karen was sitting there and decided to head down to the locker room. She excused herself and left, getting down there with no problems. Karen saw Dana about to go in and he saw her, smiling to let her know he would get Sidney for her.

A few minutes later, Karen was looking down the hall when she felt arms wrap around her "this better be my husband."

"What if it's not?"

"Then I may need to find out the difference and see if I need to trade up."

Sidney turned her around in his arms "you may need to rethink that baby. I don't think you will ever want to trade me in."

"I don't know, Jordan does get very persuasive at times."

"Trust me, I am so much better" he whispered.

"You might just have to prove that to me later."

"I'm counting down the minutes."

"I do have a little surprise for you though."

"Well tell me what it is. I need some extra incentive for tonight."

Karen leaned up to his ear and whispered "I don't have to work tomorrow."

Sidney looked at her with a surprised look "how did that happen? Did you take a vacation day?"

"Nope. They had a flyer up for volunteers to cut their hours and I had enough time to where I would only forfeit like 4 or 5 hours tomorrow anyway. So I talked to my manager and since I had all my work done for the week, she said I could take tomorrow off."

"So does that mean...." Sidney started to say with a smile.

"That when you win tonight, I am all yours for however long you want me."

"Damn baby, how am I suppose to keep my head in the game now?"

"It's simple stud, go out there and think about nothing but winning" she said kissing him "because you know what prize is waiting for you."

"Then let's get this game going" he said to make her smile.

"Alright then, I'm going to let you go and just know that I love you."

"I love you too baby. See you afterwards."

"Ok. Go kick some ass stud." Karen kissed him again and then they parted ways. She got up to her seats and the guys soon came out for warm ups. Both Sidney and Max had looked up at Karen and Natalie when they took a break shooting the puck. Sheril would chime in and yell down to them getting a laugh out of them and a few other guys in ear shot. They stopped and let them finish practicing for the last few minutes to get their concentration going. Sidney gave Karen a smile and nod before he headed off the ice.

"Wow, Sid looks great out there. He seems ready for the game huh?" Natalie said.

"He's got his mind focused to win tonight."

"How did he do that?" Diane asked.

"I told him that since I took tomorrow off, if he wins he can do whatever he wants to me after the game."

"Well if that doesn't give a man incentive, I don't know what will."

"I'm actually surprise you didn't give him anything before the game" Sheril said smirking at her friend.

"I would have but I was being a good hostess to my friends."

"Hell, when I want it I don't care who's at my house. I will leave everyone and take my man upstairs, get what I want and then come back" Sheril said matter of factly.

"Yes we know and appreciate it oh so much."

"I ain't getting any younger and I will get it when I want. If I had that man out there, I wouldn't let him leave the bedroom except for practice and games."

"I'm so glad I'm not like you" Karen smiled at Sheril.

"Whatever woman, if you could you would do exactly just that." Sheril looked at her friend and saw the smile on her face "see, I knew it. When you can except that I know all, the world would be so much better for all of us."

"Did she sneak any alcohol when I went to get ready?" Karen whispered to Diane who just shook her head no. Sheril just glared at her until they both started laughing "sorry girl, but you ain't never going to rule the world...not in my lifetime at least."

They made the announcement to stand for the National Anthem as everyone in the arena stood "I'll just out live you and you'll look up and see what you're missing" she whispered.

Karen had to wait for the National Anthem was over before she could respond "what do you mean look up and see what I'm missing?"

"Please, like you ain't going to hell with all your sins."

"Oh my God, I can't believe you said that" Karen said shocked.

"Well..." Natalie started "technically she's right. You couldn't even wait for that one to turn 21 before you pounced on him."

"And that makes me going to hell how?"

"What do you two do on any given night?" Sheril said and watched Karen's facial expression change "see, you sinner."

Karen just hung her head and began to laugh as the horn sounded to start the game "thank god, something to distract our talking."

"Don't worry, we'll pick it back up at intermission."

"I'll need more beer before then" Karen said to herself then concentrated on the game. As the game got underway, the Pens scored first and delighted the crowd until Detroit scored very late in the first but the start of the second set a quiet and nervous tone throughout the arena when the Wings scored early. The girls looked at each other and prayed that they didn't go down any further heading back to Detroit for game 5. When the clocked ticked down to show half the period almost gone, Jordan scored and tied the game as life crept back into the Igloo. Six minutes had ticked down and Karen saw Sidney go on the ice for his shift. There was a stop in play and Karen watched him look at the remaining time. Sidney looked into the crowd and directly at Karen who just smiled back at him. He gave her a nod and got ready for the faceoff. Karen intently watched the play and never took her eyes off of Sidney, especially when he scored. She couldn't contain her excitment at all and the girls had an easing feeling come over them. With a little more then five minutes left, Tyler Kennedy took a pass from Sidney and wristed it past Osgood to give the Pens a two goal lead going into the third.

As the third period started and ended, the Pens had shut down the tired Wings and won game 4. They tied the series with the 4-2 win and made the remaining series a best of three. There would be one last game at the Igloo and Karen knew the Cup would be won or lost in Detroit. She thought it would be sweet revenge to win it on their ice since that's what happened last year. Karen knew it killed Sidney that they won the Cup in his house and wanted nothing more to make them see how it feels. Karen and her friends waited until most of the crowd left and then they went down to the locker room. They stayed around the lounge area and waited for the guys to finish up with some interviews before they came in to talk to their friends and family members. Karen saw them lead Sidney and Jordan out and knew where they were going. Sid had been the last one for the post game press conference all series and when he had been gone for a little bit, Karen excused herself to head there. She heard the last three questions and the way Sidney stayed optimestic with his answer. She knew he didn't want to give it away that he knew his dream was becoming a reality. They thanked them and Karen stood back as him and Jordan came back behind the curtain. Sidney's face lit up when he saw her standing there waiting for him.

"A goal and an assist, I'm impressed stud."

"Thanks but you know I was due to unleash this manly power on those Wings" Jordan said flexing his muscles making Sidney and Karen just look at him. "Well I was impressed with myself" he said then sulked away.

"Let me try this again" Karen began to say only to be interrupted by a soft kiss to her lips.

"That goal was for you."

"That's why I was impressed." Sidney looked back into the makeshift Media room and saw it was empty, taking Karen back into the room. He sat down in the chair by the table as Karen walked around to the front of the table. "So Captain Crosby, got time for a few more questions?"

"I will always take questions from a beautiful woman."

"So how does it REALLY feel to even the series and make it a best of three?"

"Like my dream is finally within my grasp."

Karen moved to the table and sat on it directly infront of Sidney "When you guys do win the Cup in Detroit, what are your plans with it?"

Sidney stood up and inbetween her legs "baby...could we try and be a little more hypothetical here? I love your new found bold predictions, but come on."

"Ok. Mr. Crosby" she said getting all serious "if the Pens were to win the Cup in Detroit next Friday night, what have you always wanted to do with it?"

"Well, I would take it back to Cole Harbour and celebrate with everyone back home. Of course, I have to have my vibrant wife with me for all activities and maybe get her to pose for a couple pictures with it." Sidney went to move his hand from her waist to her cheek and was about to kiss her when they were both surprised by an unexpected visitor.

"Your wife? Sidney, did you get married?" a shocked voice said.