The bag sat on the rug. It was twice the size of his skater bag. It filled the space between …

Away from the rink Summer came with a plan. No ice. No pads. No early mornings. Greece. Family. Sun. He …

The buzzer goes and the sound hangs longer than it should.Not loud. Just final He stays in the crease for …

We’re early.Earlier than necessary. Earlier than most. The rink smells clean in the morning. Cold. Exited. He steps onto the …