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They absolutely and rightfully were! I am grateful for that though. It wasn’t the same without you. I’ve never done it before, but I have to imagine it’s pretty tough. Do you? That’s wonderful to hear though! I need to come see you– I’m a great tipper. I’m glad you actually enjoy it; that’s really important! Oh, good. I just wanted to be sure, you know. Thank you! Yeah, we really are. Except that my mom told me I can’t date him, so… we’re having to be quieter about it.

I don’t think it would be the same without any girl that is on the team. I mean we’re like meant to be there, you know? I’m just glad that things are getting back to semi-normal and that we don’t have to really worry about it anymore. I do! It’s been pretty amazing and I think everyone tips pretty big just because I’m pregnant. I guess that’s a perk, right? Wait, why can’t you date him?

Chloe! Not well but I’m alive and still have access to my arsenal of video games, weed, and alcohol so that’s a plus. My mom will speak to me when necessary and my dad hasn’t spoken to me in a while.

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I know you have everything going on and I’m sorry that I’ve not been checking in on you. Life has been complete shit and I hate that i went so long without really speaking to you. How are you? 

Hey as long as you have access to all of those things then I consider that a major plus! Well, they suck just like my parents do and I’m sorry that you’re having to deal with that still.

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I bet that felt good.

You should give yourself more credit, Chlo. You are a kickass mom-to-be, with or without my support. Well, Merrick would still be pissed as all hell if I were the baby’s dad, but I suppose it would be simpler. I have to ask, though—as the current interim pseudo baby daddy, do I get a say in naming the kid?

Oh, it felt amazing.

An emotional breakdown I get. But we both know you’ll be captain next year - even with the drama, everyone still likes you best. You’ll put the good of the team before everything else. And with Holly graduating early, maybe they’ll let you be captain from the sidelines.

Oh. Just groovy. Life’s been great. How’s the baby? Do you know if I’m gonna have a sister or a brother yet?

I think I’ve had too many emotional breakdowns to count but yeah. I’m not so sure about that considering who the other contenders for captain are, but fingers crossed that maybe I’ll get it. I don't’ even know if I’ll be on the team next year - I’m just trying to take things one day at a time right now.

Not a problem, you can pass the info along to whoever takes over as captain now that I’ve stepped down.

Don’t thank me…she’s…family I guess. Besides what’s done is done, there’s no point in being miserable and aggravated by things that can’t be changed - it wastes too much energy.

Who knows if there is even going to be a captain now. I mean nobody can live up to the infamous Holly Wood.

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Anytime, Chlo. Well lets be fair, you really weren’t ever off, at least not by anyone who actually matters. But I get that completely, it dots that last i and crosses that last t. Are you? That’s really good then, I’m glad to hear it, and let’s keep it that way okay?

I’m doing okay, holidays were really good. Really needed, honestly. I’m still a little numb as far as things are with how the season ended, and especially now that graduation is starting to loom honestly. But about as well as I can be though, you know?

You may have a point there, to be honest, but like you said it dots the last i and crosses the last t which is what is needed. I am and I’m hoping that it stays that way, too. So far so good, right?

It’s kind of crazy to think about how the season ended and everything else kind of coming to a close but hey this just means that the next chapter in the book is going to be even more amazing! Have you thought about what you were going to do after graduation?

I’m surprised Garland made you work for it; we all know that when you’re back to form, you’ll be the captain next year. 

Good luck dealing with Wagner - if you feel like putting some laxatives in her water bottles, I don’t think anyone would really complain.

I kind of went into it begging so I’m sure if I had just talked to her about it, she would have put me back on no problem but I had an emotional breakdown and yeah. I sure hope so; the captain has always been a goal of mine.

You probably wont have to deal with her all that much anyway, Coach G’s the one with all the power, Wagners basically been reduced to a lackey. Not too often that you’ll be constantly turning up on her doorstep, sleep deprived and cursing her existence but often enough that it warranted mentioning.

That’s kind of exciting, although I’m not actually sure I wanna think of the baby as something similar in size to something I ate over christmas break kinda frequently. And you’re good for everything? I know my Ma has been checking in but I figure it doesn’t hurt to check again?

Yeah, there haven’t been too many issues with Wagner yet so I’m hoping that it stays this way so that I don’t have to stress about her. Well, thank you for giving me a heads up. I appreciate that.

No, I get that, and I’m still pissed it ever happened. We all want you there. I’m really glad though. Hey, just being honest! Did you? Is the job going alright? If you need anything, just say the words. Don’t work yourself too hard either, alright? Mine were pretty good, thank you. Had a peaceful break from my mom, snuck in a lot of time with Connor. That’s about it.

I think everyone on the team was pissed about it but thankfully Wagner didn’t get her way for long and I’m back. It’s going alright. I mean I never understood how hard it could be to the waitress but I love it. I have some regular customers that come in and talk to me about the baby and life and it’s kind of nice. Oh, trust me I’m not. I don’t actually work much but just enough and Rosie doesn’t ever make me work harder than I need to. That’s awesome, Kit. You and Connor are good and happy?

I’m a little surprised you actually had to beg and Coach G didn’t just reinstate you on the spot out of principle—and as a fuck you to Wagner—but that’s great news! I’m glad things are going well for you.

I’m still here if you need anything, okay? I’ll even go for prenatal classes with you if that’s what you need. Pretty sure half the nurses at the clinic already think I’m the baby’s dad anyway, so.

I kind of went in there begging and she was really sweet about it and kind of glared at Wagner when she was putting me back on the team so overall it was really good. And I’m happy to at least be back on the squad where I knew I belonged, but thank you.

Nope. I haven’t been in school since last Thursday. Let’s just say that a new Dragon Ball Z game and my best pal Goku needed me more than Pre-Cal. 

I feel like I haven’t seen you in like a decade. How are you holding up?

I’m so happy to hear this, Chloe! You know you’re a part of the team no matter what, right? We’re all gonna have more spirit now that you’re back with us! How have you been feeling? Were your holidays alright?

I know but I didn’t feel part of the team especially when Wagner kicked me off but I’m glad to have a place again where I feel like I’m actually helping. You’re too sweet to me, Kit. I’ve been alright, yeah. Holidays were okay - I worked pretty much all the time while we were on break. What about you? How were your holidays?

I think Coach G felt sorry for her or possibly saw something worth cultivating, it’s not exactly like she needs a paid assistant. Yeah, unless Coach gets struck with a bolt of inspiration over the weekend, then I pretty much hightail it to her house as early as possible on a Sunday morning, so I guess you’ll have to get yourself prepared for that very likely scenario. 

How’s the baby?

I’m pretty sure that she just felt sorry for her because there would be no other reason for her to keep Wagner otherwise. I’ll deal with her, though. Spontaneous planning sessions? I think I can prepare myself for that if needed as long as I’m not working but I think Coach would understand that. Does she often have random bolts of inspiration that I need to be aware of?

Aw that’s awesome Chloe, congratulations! That’s great, and though I’m sure everyone still considered you a part of the team still, this makes it even more official. How are you feeling these days?

Thank you, Con. It is so good to be back officially on the squad instead of unofficially being accepted by the girls. It just feels right, you know? I’m feeling good. How are you? How were your holidays?

The light at the end of that tunnel probably isn’t gonna seem all that bright after a few weeks spent on the sidelines with Wagner by your side. They really should have fired her. Coach has let you know what days we meet to go over everything right?

No, maybe not with Wagner being around but I’m just glad to be back on the team in any way, shape, or form. I wonder why they didn’t fire her. Yeah, Tuesdays and Thursdays, right?

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