to know why?

it's too dangerous, haven't you seen the news?

can handle danger better than you would probably think. What happened on the news?

just read a huge article on the long time effects of injuries sustained in the game in the New York Times...

doesn't think you should worry. He'll be fine! After all, he's been playing hockey for a long, long time, he knows how to avoid injuries

and how to take a blow without it having long-term effects.

hugs her daddy tightly. "You have to promise you wont get hurt, then."

hugs back, blinking down at her. "Well... I Can't promise that, eh." He smiles sheepishly.

pouts a bit, but trusts Matthew enough to take his word that he wont end up brain-dead.

promises that that won't happen. He's good at not ending up brain-dead! He's happy that she cares though.

a bit better about it now.

glad. He also wants to know if she'd like to be taught how to play hockey? Maybe they could have some... Eh, 'Father-daughter bonding time'?

perks up at the suggestion. "Okay!"

might have old hockey gear that would be your size... He's going to have to check the closet. "Come on then." He waves for her to follow him

up the stairs and towards his room.

follows closely, her eyes aglow.

swings open the door to his closet, taking out his old hockey things and handing them to her. "Try these on."

struggles into the equipment. It's all a little bit big, but she still manages to hold together.

looks over at Wy apologetically. "I know it's a little big, but do you think you can manage?" He takes the heavier of the things from her. "

Because we can always buy them new if you need it."

smiles up at her daddy. "It's fine! Come on, let's go play!"

smiles back. "Um... Okay, let's go then." He grabs his gear and goes outside. "Remember to wear a jacket- it's cold."

"Yeah, yeah I will! Let's go!" She is impatient as a little kid due to her excitement.

smiles at her enthusiasm, shaking his head. "Eh, no need to hurry- the ice will be there all winter." He walks outside, closing the door

behind them and going over to the frozen pond on his property.

looks at the ice warily. "You are sure it will hold, then?" She asks neverously.