The whole team surprised Tater by coming to see the show when theyâd found out he was attending, but the biggest laugh was at Snowyâs expense. âPsst, Tater-tot, dâyou really come to this thing every year?â âYes, of course. Is ballet. But shh⌠intermission almost over.â âI will, but can you introduce me to one of the dancers after?â âWhy? Oh, you are needing, what Ransom say⌠wingman?â âThat would be hella awesome bro, seriously.â âWhy you are needing my help?â âDude, youâre fucking Russian⌠thatâs a gold card with these gorgeous dancers. Please?â âWho you are wanting to meet?â âMan, I fucking knew I could count on you⌠can you set me up with the Sugar Plum Fairy?â The smile fell from Taterâs face. âNatalya?â âDude⌠even her name is hot.â Tater didnât smile. âWhat?â Thirdy jabbed his elbow into Snowyâs side. âDid you read her last name in the program?â âNo⌠why the fuck would I read the program when I can just get you to tell me what the hellâs going on?â âBro ââ âMashkov,â Tater said, crossing his arms over his broad chest, face more serious than Snowy had ever seen it. âHer name is Natalya Mashkov.â He paused. âYou ask me to âhook you upâ with my baby sister.â Snowy went white. âOh shit, Tater, I â fuck, Iâm sorry⌠I didnât mean ââ âI know exactly what you mean,â he said, his voice still low. âAnd if you want to date NatiâŚâ Tater paused, then doubled over, shoulders shaking, then he straightened up with a wide grin on his face. âHaha, if you want to date her, is her you have to ask. I may be big brother, but she is tougher than me⌠she is ballerina,â he added. Grinning, he shoved Snowyâs shoulder. âYou see your face⌠look like you think I am going to beat you up!â âYou had me fucking worried, big guy. I saw what you did to that last forward.â Tater shrugged. âHe deserve it. He get in your face. You are my buddy Snowy, I got your back.â âAlways, right?â the goalie said, color starting to come back into his face as he relaxed. Tater winced. âAlways⌠except if you get on Natiâs bad side⌠more than my life is worth to protect you from that.â