COLEEN

When Hayden texted me, I thought he was joking.

Hayden: Meet me at the rink. 9 p.m. Bring warm clothes.”

I have missed him. Since he got back he needed some time to properly settle in so I decided to leave him be.

I stared at the message for a full minute before replying.

Me: What are you plotting?

Hayden: Why don't you come and find out.

It was almost ten degrees below freezing when I stepped inside the athletic complex that night. The rink lights were still on, casting ...