Frozen in Love Page #6

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So, how's things going

with the team?

I'm still on the team so

I'm taking that as a victory.

Right.

How's working

with my sister?

Great.

It's just peachy.

It's ok, Adam.

I love her, but it can be

frustrating dealing with someone

who can always

find a book

to prove she's right

and you're wrong.

Yes.

What is up with the books?

I don't know.

You'll have to ask dad.

There's a picture of her

in a crib

holding a copy of Little Women.

So she started early, huh?

Yep.

Smartest person I know.

Except for when it comes

to relationships.

Meaning...?

None of them could hold up

to the heros in her books.

You invited him home for dinner?

Tyler invited him.

But it ended up being

kind of ok.

That is high praise coming

from you.

You're starting to like him.

I am not.

Well, not in the way the local

paper is inferring, anyway.

I didn't mean it that way.

You are spending a lot of

time together.

Making each other nuts.

Some might call that passion.

Some shouldn't call it that

'cause they're wrong.

I think you guys are good

for each other.

I'm not talking about just

from a PR perspective.

Janet, this is all about

the bookstore for me, alright?

Now, look.

Sales are up but they're nowhere

near what they need to be.

Patience.

Trust in me,

trust in the process,

everything will be fine.

Alright.

Ok?

Nice job, Noah.

Up high!

Little more practice and you'll

be ready for the big leagues.

I can't believe we get

to practice here today.

I told my mom I wanted to be

a hockey player like you.

Oh yeah?

What'd she say?

Nothing.

She just closed her eyes

and put her hand on her face.

Ok.

What about your dad?

He moved to California.

Well, I think it's great that

you want to be a hockey player.

But maybe you should tell

your mom you wanna be

more like Wayne Gretzky.

Who's Wayne Gretzky?

Why does everyone keep

doing that?

Who's Wayne Gretzky?

Thanks for helping today.

Of course.

Except where was everyone?

The photographers? Mary?

This is off the books.

It's a good group of kids.

I like helping so I've been

doing some extra coaching

here and there.

That is very...

Grown up of me?

I have my moments.

We need you back

on the team.

I haven't been able to get it

together since you left.

You've won three of the last

five games.

We should have won all five.

Got a big game on

the road tomorrow

and I wish you were

gonna be there with us.

I still have to do my penance.

Things with Mary getting

any better?

She's not so bad I guess.

For you, that means

you like her.

Does not.

Hey.

From what you've told me

she is exactly what you need.

Somebody who stands up

to you.

I don't think that's

what I need.

But even if I did she's

made it pretty clear

that she wants nothing

to do with me or my world.

Well, have you shown

her your world?

Sarah, thank you so much

for having us over

to watch the game.

Oh, hey. I love the company.

I get so nervous watching these

guys play on the road.

[groans]

What happened?

The other team just scored.

What do we say when

the other team scores?

Boo!

Boo, that's right.

They should make

the puck bigger

so you can see it better on TV.

That is a great idea.

I'll take your suggestions

to the league.

Ok, bud.

Come on, bath time.

No!

Yeah.

You can watch the rest of

the game later, ok?

Otherwise the claw

will get you!

[squeals]

Come on.

You guys need anything?

No, we're good.

I'm- I'm good.

Are you good?

Yep?

I'm good.

Ok, I'll be back in a bit.

Thanks for coming today.

I know hockey isn't

your cup of tea.

Well, Sarah and Graham are

great and this hockey business

is growing on me.

Careful, soon you'll be

a fanatic like me.

You really miss it,

don't you?

Yeah, I really do.

It's my whole life.

Is that stupid?

Well, if it's your whole life

then getting kicked off

the team,

probably not your

best move.

Good point.

I suppose I should learn

something from all this.

Like what?

Can I get back to you

on that?

Well, what I've learned

is that I am not clear

on all the rules of this game.

Well, sometimes the best way

to learn is by doing.

This is not what I had in mind.

You were the one who said

you were open to new ideas.

Ok...

There you go.

Thank you.

Right.

We'll have to work on your

stopping skills, but not bad.

I just skated ten feet.

I think it's a little bit early

for "not bad".

What if I fall down a lot?

You're wearing enough protective

gear to cushion a fall

from space.

Besides, it doesn't matter

how many times you fall down.

It only matters how many

times you get back up again.

Sounds like something

my dad would say.

Yeah. Because he's awesome.

Now, let's work on how

you're holding that stick.

Yes.

Let's put your right hand at

the top of the stick, like this.

Yeah, bring the stick out

in front of you.

Ok, there you go. Yeah.

Now, left hand half way down.

Perfect. Square yourself

up to this puck.

So the puck should be

at nine o'clock.

Bring yourself forward.

Yeah, further.

A little more.

Nice and square.

Now, bring your stick back.

Not too far.

And when you bring it forward

make sure you make contact

with the ice first

before you hit the puck.

Before?

Yeah. That way you're getting

full power of the shot.

Try it.

Ok.

Before?

Before.

Ahhhhh!!!

I hit it!

I hit the puck!

Woo!

Nice job.

Now you wanna hit it towards

the net, which is that way.

Can't I just savour this

small victory first?

Yes, you may.

Woo!

Woah.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Alright.

I have a fun idea

for the anniversary.

What about doing a live version

of the podcast?

Live?

You mean in front of people?

We do it in front of people now.

Well, maybe ten at the most.

There's gonna be way more

than that at the party.

You are going to be fine.

Oh, and I saw this and

I want you two to do it.

Box race?

Mmmhmm.

I just don't see how decorating

a box and sliding down a hill

is gonna help us.

It'll show you're an active

member of the community.

Sounds dangerous.

Sounds like fun to me.

Says the guy who runs around

in sharp metal shoes,

slamming into people.

Really?

A lot.

That's your view of hockey

even after hitting

the ice with me last night?

What's this?

It's hardly the same thing.

Oh, you were a natural.

I'm sure there's some

hidden sledding talents

in there, as well.

They would be well hidden.

You're impossible.

You're intractable.

It shouldn't be this difficult

to come up with a theme.

Well, it has to be amazing.

I wanna win this thing.

You are obsessed with winning.

Oh, please.

You're the most competitive

person I've ever met.

I am not competitive.

At least not about winning.

Anyway, I think I just like

to be-

The smartest person

in the room?

Are you calling me

a snob again?

No, most of the time you

probably are the smartest person

in the room.

That's not being a snob,

that's just being right.

Yes, well, sometimes being

right does come

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