EXACTLY. Beck you telling me you've never had a Big Mac???
* * *
We both look up at the same time, and there’s a question in his blue eyes. “Not a single one of them questions the gay thing.”
“Uh, nope. Not yet.”
The phone buzzes in his hand, three more times.
“Why do you think that is?” he asks. “Do I really want to know?”
I laugh. And then we return to the screen again.
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Kowalski:
Still think the penalty thing is possible. Ice crew has more power than people think
Hennie
I'm googling Zamboni driver penalty rules brb
Martinez
Beck answer the Big Mac question this is important
Martinez
OH SHIT what about when your mom made meatloaf? Ketchup glaze Beck. KETCHUP GLAZE.
Coach
This is the dumbest conversation you’ve ever had. And ketchup is life.
Hennie
Coach HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
Gord
Guys, hold up. Not one of you thinks the gay thing was the lie?
Coach
Nobody thinks that, Gord. That’s the motherfucking point.
Gord
Ohhhhhh. Got it.
Coach
Get off your phones and get to practice! We’re doing 3-on-2 drills today.
Rigsy
Beck? You going to put us out of our misery, here? Or do I have to come in there? Assuming your bedroom door is closed for a reason.