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Jane
Jane: We didn't even kiss
IR: I think you have the wrong number
Jane: Seriously???
Jane: God, you're such an asshole
Jane: I can't believe that I let myself get involved with you again
Jane: Should've learned my lesson when you fucking ghosted me for 6 months
IR: I am serious
IR: You have the wrong number
Jane: No, I don't.
Jane: You're just too busy being a fucking dick.
Jane: Whatever. You really don't care apparently.
Jane: We're done. For good this time.
Jane: Bye Rozanov.
IR: Wait-
IR: You have the right number
Jane: Suddenly you remember??
Jane: You're so annoying
IR: Yes, very
IR: But I am confused
Jane: ??????
Jane: About what??
Jane: I left your fucking hotel room not even 5 minutes ago??
IR: Yes, that is what I am confused about
IR: Sorry, memory is a little fuzzy
IR: What happened earlier?
Jane: Wow
Jane: I see
Jane: You're really just trying to piss me off right now
Jane: Got it
IR: I am serious
Jane: And I'm seriously fucking annoyed
IR: Ha ha, funny
IR: What year is it?
Jane: ... What?
IR: Answer the question, please
Jane: Are you okay??
Jane: Are you having a stroke or something??
Jane: I'm coming back, what the fuck
IR: No, don't
IR: I am okay
IR: Just answer, please
IR: I want to hear you say it
Jane: I should just block you, but fine I'll play along.
Jane: It's June 24th, 2014
Jane: You just won the fucking MVP award and rubbed that in my face, in case you remember.
IR: Ah yes
IR: Of course, I remember
IR: Interesting
Jane: What is??
IR: This whole conversation
IR: Very, very interesting
Jane: ?????
IR: Are you back to your hotel room yet?
Jane: No??
Jane: Like I said earlier, I just left your hotel room
IR: Ok
IR: I wonder if texting you counts as cheating to мое солнышко
Jane: Rozanov, what the fuck is going on with you??
Jane: Who the fuck are you talking about??
Jane: Do you have a girlfriend??
Jane: And you still hooked up with me??
IR: No, not a girlfriend
IR: It is difficult to explain
IR: Impossible to believe too, probably
Jane: Fucking humour me then.
Jane: Hello???
Jane: Are you going to explain it to me??
Jane: Oh my God, fuck you
IR: I do not think I should explain
IR: Just know that I am very stupid
IR: Do not have a partner. At least not right now
IR: Give me another chance
IR: Do not give up, please
Jane: I feel like I'm having a fucking aneurysm
Jane: You make no sense
IR: Even less than usual, I assume
Jane: Pretty much
Jane: But fine, I'll try again with you.
Jane: I guess, we've already established that I don't have a fucking spine.
IR: Do not speak about yourself that way
Jane: ???
Jane: You're giving me really mixed signals right now
IR: I know, I am sorry
IR: It will make sense to you eventually
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Jane
Jane: You're not Rozanov, are you?
IR: I am
IR: Of course, I am
IR: Why are you asking?
Jane: Because when I asked him about the conversation we had a week ago, he said that he doesn't know anything about it
IR: Well, I am an asshole
IR: You know that, yes?
Jane: Unfortunately
Jane: But this would be the first time that you make me feel this stupid
Jane: You looked at me like I'm fucking mental
IR: I am sorry, Shane
IR: Will not happen again
Jane: I'm struggling to believe that
Jane: Wait
Jane: Shane???
IR: Yes? Is your name, last time I have checked
Jane: You never call me Shane
Jane: Why would you call me Shane??
IR: Again, is your name, yes?
Jane: You know damn fucking well what I mean, Rozanov
Jane: Don't you fucking dare
IR: Dare what?
Jane: Play with me
Jane: More than you already do
Jane: I can't handle that
IR: I am sorry
Jane: You're not though
IR: How can you be so sure?
Jane: If you truly were sorry, you would give me direct answers to my questions
Jane: Not this cryptic bullshit
IR: I cannot answer your questions
IR: Is against rules, I think
Jane: Rules of what???
Jane: So, this is just a game to you?
Jane: Or a bet?
Jane: Who did you make the bet with?
Jane: Marleau? Connors?
Jane: See how quickly you can make me lose my mind?
Jane: Risk everything that I've built just to be with you?
Jane: Fuck you
IR: Shane please
Jane: Please what???
Jane: I'm so done
Jane: Hope the money was worth it
IR: I did not mean rules of a bet
IR: There is no bet
IR: I swear
Jane: Then what rules??
IR: Biggest rule of time travel is that you are not allowed to reveal too much of the future, no?
Jane: What.
IR: Can fuck up future events and lead to world destruction
IR: Like in Back to the Future 2
IR: One thing changed in the past and whole future was fucked
Jane: What.
Jane: What does this have to do with anything right now??
IR: I am Ilya Rozanov
Jane: Yeah??
IR: And I am 43 years old
Jane: Of course, you are...
Jane: So, YOU are the crazy one
Jane: Got it
Jane: Why did I even bother...
Jane: Do you really think I'm this stupid??
IR: I am not crazy
IR: And you are not stupid
IR: I am telling you the truth
Jane: Sure, you are
IR: I will prove it to you
Jane: Yeah, good luck with that
IR: I live in Ottawa with my family
IR: Beautiful spouse, 2 wonderful children and 2 very cute dogs
IR: Close to my in-laws. They baby- and dogsit for us regularly
IR: My spouse is refusing to retire, even though they really should
IR: I have retired already, 3 years ago
IR: Had a great career, but all things have to come to an end eventually
Jane: Someone domesticated you?
Jane: And you want me to believe that?
IR: Да
IR: Because it is the truth
IR: After tucking my little baby into bed, I wanted to join my spouse on the couch, but then I got a random message from a number that was deactivated 13 years ago.
IR: Heartbreaking message from a very heartbroken boy.
IR: Accidentally texting me instead of the one who is responsible for his sadness.
IR: Spouse tells me to just ignore the message, because it sounds like spam, but I couldn't
Jane: You should've just ignored it
IR: That would have been rude
Jane: Oh, because telling me this made up story isn't rude?
IR: Is not made up
Jane: Sure, whatever you say
Jane: You could just tell me to fuck off
Jane: End this between us once and for all
Jane: Would be easier than creating this bullshit fairytale
Jane: Settled down, domestic Ilya Rozanov
Jane: Do you not hear how ridiculous that sounds?
Jane: At least make the lie believable
Jane: You're such an asshole
IR: *shared photos*
[The photos show different little impressions of Ilya's future life
Photo 1: a selfie of 43 year old Ilya Rozanov. He hasn't changed much, aside from the grey streaks in his, still beautifully curly, hair and slight wrinkles that were starting to decorate his face. The gold chain around his neck not just carrying a cross, but also two rings.
Photo 2: Shirtless Ilya, same grey streaks in his hair and wrinkles on his face, holding up his two dogs, grinning wide.
Photo 3: A snapshot of Ilya Rozanov's retirement announcement, the date in the article showing "July 21st 2031".
Photo 4: A family portrait of Ilya and all his loved ones, though everyone but him was censored.]
IR: Enough proof?
Jane: Why did you censor everyone who isn't you?
IR: Cannot tell you too much about the future.
IR: You technically already know too much.
Jane: Makes sense...
Jane: I guess?
Jane: But what the actual FUCK???
Jane: How the fuck is this possible??
IR: I do not know
IR: Would love to have explanation for this, but I do not have one
Jane: Hmm...
Jane: Can I ask you a question about my future self then?
IR: You can ask, but I cannot answer
Jane: Please answer this one
Jane: It's really important...
Jane: And it's vague enough that I won't find out too much about my life or future.
IR: Ok, fine
IR: Ask it.
Jane: Do we still hate each other in the future?
IR: I never hated you
Jane: That's not really answering my question, though
IR: It is all I can say
IR: Or should say
IR: You have a good future ahead of you, do not want to risk that by saying too much
Jane: Okay, thank you anyway
Jane: I think, I also never really hated you
IR: I know 😉
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Jane
Jane: Mr Rozanov?
Jane: Is it okay if I still text you now and then?
IR: It is very ok
IR: But do NOT call me Mr Rozanov
IR: Makes me sound 50000 years old
IR: Like dinosaur Scott Hunter
Jane: 43 years old and still hating on Scott Hunter, I see
Jane: You really didn't change too much, huh?
IR: Hate will withstand time
IR: Cannot stop, will not stop
IR: He is ancient
Jane: Hmm okay
IR: What?
Jane: Nothing
Jane: Just that technically you're older than Scott Hunter from my perspective
IR: What
Jane: You're 43, Hunter is 26
IR: ...
Jane: Sorry 😬
IR: No, you are not
IR: cheeky Hollander
IR: We will NEVER speak of this again
IR: Older than Scott Hunter
IR: Ебать
IR: Feels like I already have one foot in the grave
Jane: Come on, now you're just being dramatic
IR: Never
IR: Is your fault for telling me that I am OLDER than Scott Hunter
IR: aka the oldest person to ever exist
Jane: You'll live
IR: Barely
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Jane
Jane: I know it's been a while, but I have to ask you something.
IR: Hello young Hollander. It is very good to hear from you.
IR: What is it?
Jane: Is it weird of me to text you about Rozanov?
Jane: Like... Rozanov from my time?
IR: You can talk about him to me
IR: He is me after all
IR: Or, I was him once
IR: Texting through time is confusing
Jane: It really is
Jane: But okay
Jane: Because I'm freaking out a bit and there's unfortunately no one else I can talk to about it
IR: Are you ok?
Jane: Rozanov invited me to his house
IR: Ah
IR: Help me quickly
IR: What year is it for you?
Jane: 2016
Jane: October 9th, to be exact
IR: Oh
IR: Yes, I remember
IR: Time warp texting is even more confusing than I thought
IR: Only 2 days have passed since you last texted me
Jane: Oh, that's weird
Jane: It's been over a year for me
IR: Am not interesting enough to text regularly, eh?
Jane: "Eh?" ?? Wow, you really are Canadian. Damn.
Jane: But that's not what I wanted to say with that
Jane: Only hockey on my mind, you know me
Jane: I was busy winning 2 back to back Cups
IR: Ah yes, of course
IR: Congratulations on the wins
IR: Young Ilya wins 1 and you have to win 2, because he cannot have anything apparently
Jane: He already won MVP
Jane: He shouldn't get too greedy
IR: Haha!
IR: Shane Hollander is funny, color me surprised
Jane: Are you really??
IR: Of course not
IR: I am teasing, yes?
IR: Ever heard of it?
Jane: Shut up
IR: 😋
Jane: Wow, you really are over 40 years old
IR: What is that supposed to mean??
Jane: Nothing, nothing.
Jane: About Rozanov inviting me to his house...
IR: Will ignore implications that I am apparently prehistoric and will help you, yes
IR: He invited you. That is nice, yes?
Jane: I think so?
Jane: I don't really know, to be honest...
IR: What are your feelings about it?
IR: Maybe talking about it will help calm your nerves a bit
Jane: It's just... very different, isn't it?
Jane: We've never done that before
IR: If my old man memory does not fail me, you have bought a building to fuck in
Jane: That was to protect our privacy and you know that
Jane: And no one but you knows about that
Jane: A secret hookup place, not my actual home
Jane: At least not most of the time...
IR: I know, I know
IR: Just teasing
IR: You are making it too easy for me too
Jane: You're an asshole
IR: Yet you still continue to text me
IR: Are you nervous about going to his house?
Jane: I don't know
Jane: A little?
Jane: I'm probably overthinking it already, but I'm nervous about fucking something up
IR: Why should you fuck something up?
IR: Is just hooking up, no?
Jane: Was it just that?
IR: What do you mean?
Jane: You've already experienced this day
Jane: Was it really just a casual hook up thing today?
IR: Yes, you will be ok
IR: Everything will be normal, like always
Jane: Okay
Jane: Thank you
IR: Enjoy the tuna melt, Hollander.
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Jane
Jane: You fucking liar
Jane: You said everything would be normal
Jane: I hate you
Jane: You asshole
IR: I am sorry, Hollander
IR: I could not tell you what will happen
IR: Cannot spoil your future
Jane: Fucking spare me
IR: Hollander, come on
IR: Actions have consequences and I did not want to risk changing the time line more than I already did
IR: Some things have to happen
IR: I am sorry though.
IR: Hollander...
IR: I am here for you if you ever want to talk.
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Jane
Jane: For the record, I'm still mad at you for not telling me about your past self's plans and letting me run into all of that blindly
Jane: But unfortunately, you're still the only person I can openly talk to
Jane: No matter how much it pisses me off
Jane: Hello??
Jane: You said I can text you anytime
Jane: Answer me
Jane: Please...
IR: Ahh, hello young Hollander
IR: Needed to help my child with homework
IR: Very strict no phone time
IR: My spouse says so
IR: Did not mean for it to look like I am ignoring you
Jane: Oh
IR: I am happy that you are texting me again
Jane: I was very hesitant about it
Jane: I shouldn't keep texting you
Jane: You never give me clear answers anyway
Jane: And it annoys me that despite that, it's really easy to talk to you
IR: What year is it for you now?
Jane: 2016, still
Jane: December 28th
IR: Ok
IR: What have you been up to since we last spoke?
Jane: Don't you already know that?
IR: I want to hear it from your perspective
IR: Humour me, Hollander
Jane: Okay, whatever
Jane: I have a girlfriend now
IR: Rose Landry, yes?
Jane: See? You already know
IR: Never said that I did not know
IR: She is good to you, yes?
IR: Pretty movie star
IR: Nice girl
IR: Perfect marriage material, no?
Jane: Sure
IR: You do not sound convinced
Jane: What?
IR: I am just saying that girls do not like that kind of answer
IR: Not very enthusiastic
IR: Like your head is not in it
Jane: It feels very unfair that you get to read me like this
Jane: Because you already know how this will end
Jane: Or are you just bluffing?
IR: What do you mean?
Jane: Do you actually know everything about my life or are you just messing with me?
IR: I know pretty much everything there is to know, yes
IR: I know about what event happens when
IR: But there are some details that I am missing
Jane: Because of poor memory?
Jane: (This is a "you're old" joke)
IR: Cheap
IR: But no, my memory is great
IR: Could not be better actually 💪🏼
IR: Had it tested
Jane: Why?
IR: Why what?
Jane: Why did you get your memory tested?
IR: Precaution
IR: Like you said, I am old
Jane: Right...
IR: Yes
IR: But I meant that I do not know every detail, because there are some things you have not told me
Jane: Oh
Jane: So we're not close in your time?
IR: I did not say that
Jane: So we are?
IR: I did not say that either
IR: Secrecy to protect time line, remember?
Jane: You're annoying
IR: I know, I am sorry
IR: I just cannot say more
Jane: I get it
Jane: Still find it incredibly irritating though
Jane: But maybe you can answer a question for me anyway
Jane: Like actually answer, not with this cryptic bullshit
IR: I will try
Jane: Okay so, Rose basically talked me into going to a club with her tonight
Jane: And I don't really know what to wear??
IR: You? Going to a club?
Jane: I know...
Jane: Can't really say no to my girlfriend, can I?
IR: Of course not
IR: But I think it does not matter what you wear
IR: You will be seen no matter what
Jane: Seen by who?
Jane: Fans?
IR: Of course
IR: Club is in Montreal, no?
Jane: I mean, yeah?
Jane: Feels like you meant something different though
Jane: I also didn't mention that the club we're going to is in Montreal...
IR: I hope you have a good night, Hollander
Jane: Thank you?
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Jane
Jane: You were there
Jane: Your younger self, I mean
Jane: You were there and you stared right at me
Jane: And then made out with some random girl right in front of me
Jane: With that look
Jane: That pissed off look
Jane: It makes me sick just thinking about it
Jane: You make me sick
Jane: You let me run into this again without saying anything
Jane: "I hope you have a good night" like you didn't already know that I won't
Jane: Why can't you just give me a straight answer for once in your life??
Jane: I don't care about the future
Jane: Or how you saying anything could fuck shit up
Jane: I just want this hurt to finally stop
Jane: I want your younger self to stop fucking with my head
Jane: I have a girlfriend
Jane: I have everything that I need
Jane: But now I'm sitting in my fucking car, crying my fucking eyes out and dumping all of this on you
Jane: Why am I not fucking happy????
Jane: I should be happy
Jane: Fuck
Jane: I just want to be happy...
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Jane
IR: Hello young Shane
IR: I am sorry for not replying to you sooner and I do not know when you will actually receive these messages. Like I have said many times before, time warp texting time line is very confusing.
IR: It did not feel appropriate for me to text you back when you first messaged me. You needed a place to vent and I provided. I probably would have only made you more upset by not giving clear answers.
IR: Your feelings are confusing you, I can understand. But this is how things have to be for you right now
IR: There has to be hurt before happiness. I have learned that a long time ago. It sucks, it is awful, but you will get through it
IR: You are the strongest person I know. I will probably ever know. You are very brave.
Jane: Do you know why I'm feeling this conflicted about everything?
IR: Yes
Jane: Will you tell me?
IR: No
IR: I cannot
Jane: Ilya please
IR: I cannot give you answers, but I can help you to come to conclusions. If that helps.
Jane: It might
IR: Ok
IR: Your conflicting feelings are about Rose, yes?
IR: You should love her and feel attraction to her, but you do not?
Jane: I think so
Jane: It's so stupid
IR: It is not stupid
IR: You tried
IR: But you cannot help it
IR: That is ok
IR: Even if you would not have tried
IR: This is not something you can choose
Jane: What is "something" in this context?
IR: Your sexuality
IR: I thought I was being quite clear
Jane: Oh
Jane: Maybe I just haven't tried hard enough...
IR: You have though
IR: Shane Hollander does not half-ass anything
IR: If you force yourself to feel something that you do not, you will die unhappy
Jane: No. You're wrong.
Jane: I can try harder
Jane: I will love her
Jane: I will be normal
IR: Hollander. You are normal.
Jane: I will disappoint everyone
Jane: My parents will hate me
IR: No one will be disappointed in you for making this decision
IR: Especially not your parents. They love you and will not stop. Will NEVER stop, no matter what. That I can promise you will full certainty
IR: You are still proud Golden Boy of Canada
IR: Role Model for many
IR: Best hockey player in the league
Jane: Even if all of that is true
Jane: I will still disappoint Rose, won't I?
Jane: I'm dating her right now and I can't imagine telling her that I may be gay or whatever, will be great for her
IR: She is used to having gay boyfriends
IR: She went to theatre school
IR: She will be fine
Jane: Right...
IR: I mean it
IR: I am being fully honest with you right now
IR: She will be fine
IR: And you will be fine
IR: You and her are not compatible. And that is ok
Jane: Compatible?
IR: Yes
Jane: Maybe I'm compatible with another woman though
IR: Have you ever felt attracted to a woman before?
Jane: I've had a girlfriend in the past
IR: Jennifer?
Jane: Her name was Jessica
Jane: I broke up with her shortly after the international prospect cup though
IR: You mean, after meeting me for the first time?
Jane: Oh
Jane: I haven't looked at it this way
IR: You and women are like square peg into round hole
IR: Just not meant to fit
Jane: I don't like that analogy
Jane: But it does make sense
Jane: I'll have to talk to Rose about this
IR: She will be understanding
IR: Probably wants to talk to you about it too
IR: Terrible sex with gay bottom as her top cannot be enjoyable
Jane: Oh my God, Shut up
Jane: You're an asshole
IR: So you have said many times already
Jane: But thank you for the advice.
Jane: Even if it was completely against your precious Time Travel rules
Jane: She asked me to have dinner with her tomorrow, I'll talk to her then
IR: Risked a lot, but was worth it
IR: The conversation will be fine, I promise you
IR: For real this time
Jane: ❤️
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Jane
Jane: You were right
IR: I usually am
IR: Conversation was good?
Jane: Yeah, we broke up, but we're still friends
Jane: It's nice to have someone else to talk to about all of this
Jane: No offense, of course
IR: None taken, I understand
Jane: Thank you, Rozanov. Really
IR: I am happy for you
IR: And while I am happy that you have Rose Landry now, there could be someone else you can talk to as well
Jane: Who?
IR: Hayden Pike
Jane: What?
Jane: Why him?
IR: He is your best friend, no?
IR: And knows about your Boston Lily
IR: He can be another confidant for you
Jane: I don't know if that's a good idea
Jane: Are you sure he will be okay about it?
IR: Yes, very sure
IR: He loves you
IR: Lady Pike also
IR: They just want you to be happy
IR: Like Rose too
Jane: Did my past self from your future get the idea to tell them around this time as well?
IR: No
Jane: Then why are you telling me to tell him?
Jane: Why are you making things easier for me now, and not before?
IR: You said that you do not care about fucking up the future
IR: I am still cautious, but maybe I can help you have a better future
Jane: Better future?
Jane: But you've said that my future is already a good one
IR: Да
IR: But can always be better, no?
Jane: I guess so?
IR: Pike is a good friend to you
IR: He will be pissed off about who Boston Lily really is, but not for long
IR: Lady Pike keeps him in check, always
IR: Him and their millions of children
Jane: They have 3 children and a fourth on the way
Jane: No need to exaggerate
IR: I said what I said
Jane: He will be pissed off about learning you're Lily?
IR: At first, yes
IR: He and I famously do not like each other too much
IR: But he will come around
Jane: Okay...
Jane: But I think, I'll tell him after the All-Stars Game
Jane: I should talk to Rozanov before telling Hayden anything
IR: Good plan
IR: And actually, maybe do not tell Pike who Boston Lily is just yet
IR: Tell him you are gay and that Lily is a man
IR: But no names yet
IR: Ease him into the idea
Jane: Oh yeah, that sounds smart.
Jane: Thank you for your help
Jane: With all of this
IR: I am always here for you
IR: Oh, and hire a stylist
IR: You have to look presentable as Captain of All-Stars team, no?
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Jane
Jane: Hey
Jane: I'm back home from the All-Stars weekend and I have a few things to say to you
IR: Sounds serious
Jane: Is that your go-to response for everything?
IR: What?
IR: Oh 😂
IR: Yes, apparently it is
IR: You told young me that you are gay then?
Jane: Yeah. It went well, but that's not necessarily what I want to talk to you about
IR: What is it then?
Jane: I'm very sorry about your mom
IR: Ah.
IR: Thank you.
Jane: And I'm also incredibly sorry about the poor memory joke from a few years ago
Jane: With the context I have now, that was such a shitty thing to say.
IR: No is ok, it was funny
Jane: Still, I don't want you to think that I'm some insensitive asshole or something
IR: Shane, it is really ok
IR: Did not take any offense to it
Jane: Okay...
IR: So, things went well, yes?
IR: And next step is telling Pike and Lady Pike?
Jane: I guess so. I just don't know when's the right time to do it
IR: I do not think there is a right time for it
Jane: That's... encouraging?
Jane: I think I want to make a plan first
IR: Of course, you do
IR: Shane Hollander always having a plan for everything
Jane: Shut up
Jane: I've done so many things lately that I haven't had a plan for
IR: And they have all turned out fine, no?
Jane: Maybe
Jane: But that doesn't mean it didn't stress me the fuck out
IR: Fair enough.
IR: You are so very brave for doing all of that though
IR: Am very proud of you!
Jane: You sound like supportive Dad
IR: Because I am one!
IR: My kids love me very much 😊
IR: And my spouse does too
IR: Though I do not want to be your Dad
Jane: Still can't believe you've settled down
Jane: I still wonder who domesticated you
IR: You will have to wait and see
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Jane
Jane: I talked to Hayden and Jackie today
IR: How did it go?
Jane: Really well, they were really good about it. Like you said
Jane: Was still awkward as hell at first, though
IR: But you did it. Congratulations! 🎉
IR: Why was it awkward? Aside from the obvious, of course
Jane: Thank you!
Jane: There was a moment where I got really worried about their reaction, because they didn't say anything for like 5 minutes after I said that I'm gay
Jane: And then Hayden started profusely apologising for trying to set me up with Jackie's hot female friends
Jane: Said that he'd only recommend her hot male friends from now on
IR: He already forgot about Boston Lily then?
IR: Typical Pike
IR: Stupid 15th best Metros player 🙄
Jane: No worries, I reminded him
Jane: They were happy to hear that I have someone, but not thrilled about the fact that "Lily" and I aren't officially together
IR: Do you want to be official with "Lily"?
Jane: You're Lily
IR: I was Lily
IR: Is a difference
IR: Now I am just Ilya
IR: So?
Jane: I mean, I guess so, yeah
Jane: That would be nice
IR: Hmm
Jane: What?
IR: Ah, nothing
IR: Just taking all of this in
IR: Jane confessing she wants to be official with Lily
IR: Pretty sight
Jane: Shut the fuck up
IR: Feisty little Jane
Jane: 🖕🏻
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Jane
Jane: Your younger self isn't answering his phone
Jane: He didn't fly with his team
Jane: I tried to call him, but I'm getting sent to voice mail every time
Jane: Is he okay??
IR: Yes, and no.
IR: You will understand soon
IR: Text him that you are there for him if he wants to talk. In case you haven't already
IR: And pick up when he calls
IR: He will appreciate it a lot
Jane: Okay...
IR: And wear your glasses
IR: He will like them
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Jane
Jane: I'm very sorry about your Dad.
Jane: I know he wasn't great, but I can't imagine how much it hurts to lose a parent.
IR: ❤️
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Jane
Jane: Will you translate it to me?
IR: Translate what?
Jane: What you said on the phone
Jane: When I told you to tell me everything that's bothering you, but in Russian
Jane: So you can just vent for a moment
Jane: I didn't understand anything, though
IR: That was the point, was it not?
Jane: I mean, yeah?
Jane: I'd still like to know
IR: You will soon
IR: But you will have to find out yourself
Jane: Hmm
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Jane
Jane: he said maybe
IR: Hello young Shane.
IR: Who said maybe?
Jane: you did
Jane: when you visited me in the hospital
Jane: i asked you to come to my cottage for the summer
Jane: and you said maybe
IR: Ah, yes.
IR: Have a good recovery, Shane!
Jane: hey
Jane: no
Jane: i want an answer
Jane: he said maybe
Jane: not yes
Jane: not no
Jane: maybe
Jane: maybe maybe maybe
Jane: ilya what does that mean???
Jane: are you coming to my cottage?
IR: Maybe.
Jane: asshole
Jane: tell me
Jane: pleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaassseeeeee
Jane: pretty pleaaaaaseeeee
IR: No ❤️
Jane: no??
Jane: you're not come to my cottage :(((
IR: Shane, that is not what I meant
IR: I meant "No, I will not give you clear answer"
IR: Maybe he will come to the cottage, maybe not
IR: You will have to wait and see
Jane: meanie
IR: Да
IR: Am so very mean
Jane: :(((
IR: You will live
IR: And now put your phone away, you have to rest that cute head of yours
Jane: ok
Jane: meanie
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Jane
Jane: HOLY SHIT
Jane: Scott Hunter just did THAT??
Jane: What the fuck??
IR: Yes, I remember, old man Hunter making out with his boyfriend on national TV
IR: Very brave
Jane: I'm lowkey freaking out
Jane: Have to play it cool in front of my parents
Jane: Wait shit, your younger self is calling me
Jane: One sec
Jane: He's coming to the cottage :)
IR: 🎉
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Jane
Jane: Oh, I don't think I have told you yet, but Hayden now knows that you're Lily
Jane: He found out after I got injured
Jane: Apparently something about your reaction to me getting hit, made him realize it
Jane: I haven't looked at the video, to be honest. So I wouldn't know what he means by that
Jane: And you were right, he was an asshole about you being Lily
IR: I am sorry that he is being an asshole
Jane: He was and it pissed me off a lot, but I guess Jackie tore him a new one or something
Jane: He's been surprisingly nice and supportive about you lately
Jane: I guess he's trying to look at you from a different perspective
Jane: I think I want to officially introduce you to them after our trip to the cottage
IR: Sounds like a very good plan
IR: Tell my younger self to bribe Pike with good Vodka
IR: They will get along better then
Jane: Is "good Vodka" your solution for everything?
IR: Am Russian, of course it is
IR: Do your parents know about you yet?
Jane: No, but telling them is on my to-do list
Jane: At the very top of the list
IR: To-do for before going to the cottage?
Jane: No, after
Jane: I told them I'm doing a silent retreat thing for 2 weeks to unwind
Jane: And to not contact me during that time
Jane: I think they found it pretty convincing
IR: It is convincing because it is very you
IR: But I encourage you to at least tell them you are gay before going to the cottage
Jane: Why?
Jane: Do they find out while you're visiting or what?
IR: 😬
Jane: Oh.
Jane: Yeah, I'll tell them before then
Jane: You're sure they're okay with it?
IR: More than ok
IR: I promise
Jane: Alright, thank you
IR: Good luck, Shane!
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Jane
Jane: I did it
IR: 🎉🎉🎉
IR: How does it feel to be officially out to your parents?
Jane: Can't lie, it feels really good
Jane: Like a giant weight just fell off of my shoulders
Jane: Mom totally saw through my silent retreat lie too
Jane: Immediately asked me if I had someone come over
IR: I am happy to hear that
IR: Did you tell them about my younger self coming to your cottage?
Jane: I told them that someone's coming over
Jane: Someone I'm romantically involved with
Jane: But I haven't addressed the Ilya Rozanov shaped Elephant in the room yet
Jane: It's best that I talk to Ilya about everything first, before I tell them that you and I are whatever we are
IR: Very smart
IR: Emotional intelligence is a good look on you, Shane
Jane: Thank you, I think?
Jane: Do you think it's too soon to ask him to be my boyfriend?
Jane: I don't want to ruin anything
IR: "Too soon", he says
IR: It has been 8 years, no?
Jane: You know what I mean
Jane: We've only just agreed on being more exclusive
Jane: Don't want to rush into things
Jane: Or possibly ruin anything
IR: Well, then you will have to talk to Ilya
Jane: I am talking to Ilya though
IR: Younger******* Ilya
IR: But maybe don't ask him as soon as he gets into your car
IR: That would be the wrong time
Jane: Got it
IR: Tell him what your plans are for his visit
IR: That you want to have a nice, relaxing time with him
IR: For longer than just a few stolen moments
Jane: Suddenly a poet, I see
IR: Young love makes me nostalgic
IR: Brings out poetic energy apparently
Jane: You're ridiculous
Jane: But I would really like to just relax with Ilya for once and not have to worry about someone finding out about us
Jane: I'm so excited!!!
IR: I hope you will have the best time
IR: I mean, I know that you will
IR: But you know
Jane: So nothing bad will happen?
IR: Nothing bad will happen.
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Jane
Jane: I already told your younger self this, but it feels important to me that I tell you too
Jane: I absolutely don't think that your mom was weak. I would NEVER think that.
Jane: I'm very sorry about your loss
Jane: At that young age too...
IR: It means a lot to me that you are saying that
IR: Even though I already know 😉
IR: But seriously, thank you Shane
Jane: ❤️
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Jane
Jane: You're married to Svetlana, aren't you?
IR: What?
Jane: You said that you could marry her for citizenship
Jane: And you did...
Jane: Right?
IR: Shane
IR: I do have citizenship
Jane: So you ARE married to her??
Jane: ...
Jane: I don't know how to feel about that
IR: No, let me finish
IR: I do have citizenship
IR: But not American...
IR: I had to study for it and take the test, despite being married to a boring Canadian
IR: I have Canadian citizenship
IR: I remember telling you that I live in Ottawa
IR: You made fun of me for saying "Eh" too
Jane: Oh, yeah.
Jane: Sorry...
Jane: So, you're not married to her?
IR: I am not married to Svetlana
Jane: Really???
IR: Really
IR: I swear on my spouse's life
Jane: Damn, okay.
Jane: I believe you
Jane: But you're an asshole for even saying you would marry her in the first place
IR: I know, but younger me had intentions with it
IR: Intentions I cannot tell you about, of course
Jane: Of course...
Jane: Would it be crazy if I were to start planning a future with him?
Jane: God, that sounds insane typing it out
Jane: Forget I said anything, Please
IR: No, is ok
IR: Make the plan, he will like it
Jane: If you're sure
IR: I am as sure as I can be
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Jane
Jane: He loves me
Jane: He said it
Jane: And I said it back
Jane: We love each other
Jane: Holy shit
IR: Told you it would be good
Jane: You didn't tell me how good it would be
Jane: I'm so happy
Jane: And relieved too
IR: ❤️
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Jane
Jane: So that's why you told me to come out to my parents before Ilya comes to the cottage...
Jane: Is that how they found out for you????
IR: Yes
IR: David found out by seeing me grab your ass :/
IR: Was very awkward
Jane: God, I don't even want to imagine
Jane: Thank you for saving me from having to experience that a second time...
Jane: It was already awkward enough this time around
IR: I wanted to warn you about your Dad coming over, but it completely slipped my mind. I am sorry
IR: Did you go over to their house with Ilya?
Jane: Yeah, we had lunch with them
Jane: Luckily my parents already knew about my sexuality. So, after the initial awkwardness, it turned out to be very nice
Jane: And he called us boyfriends :))
Jane: Which I definitely prefer over him calling us "Lovers". I'm getting a shiver just thinking about that. I hate it.
Jane: So anyway, we're official now!
Jane: I think my parents also really like him
Jane: Or they will really like hin, at some point. They mostly humoured him today, I think
IR: They will love him
IR: Like he loves you
Jane: I really hope so
Jane: With him signing with Ottawa and all, I can really see us working out for the long game
Jane: I love him so much
IR: And he loves you so much too
Jane: And you?
Jane: Do you love me?
IR: Suddenly very bold. Eh, Hollander?
IR: Unfortunately for you, I will have to keep this a secret still
Jane: Oh okay :(
IR: Though it should not be a hard to figure out secret to you
IR: Take that however you want 😉
Jane: Okay, I see
IR: 😉
IR: Your future is looking very bright, I see it in front of my eyes
Jane: I'm looking forward to it
IR: One more thing though
Jane: Hmm?
IR: When Pike starts doing fanmail videos, never make out with Ilya at his house
IR: Or at least make him double and triple check every single video before he sends it
IR: Or better yet, make sure he never makes an account in the first place
IR: No one wants to see 15th best Metros player reading them stupid messages for money
Jane: Do I get context for that?
IR: Of course not
IR: Just be sure to remember
Jane: Alright?
Jane: Thanks?
IR: You are very welcome
IR: Enjoy your time with your boyfriend мое солнышко ❤️
Jane: ❤️