There’s a longer pause and I wonder if maybe she’s in the middle of something and I’m interrupting.
Beth: I can’t turn on your tv
I laugh out loud, causing Will to look over at me.
Beth: You have too many remotes
Foster: I have exactly the right number of remotes
Realising I should have given her a tutorial before I left, I type out what each is used for.
Foster: Short black one = tv
Foster: Long black one = stereo
Foster: Blue one = fireplace
I stare at my phone, eagerly awaiting her response.
Beth: What’s the chrome one do?
Foster: Nothing.
Beth: ??
Foster: It was for my old stereo system. When I upgraded I kept it
Beth: Why?
Foster: Because it’s shiny and looks cool.
Beth: Wow.
The flight attendants have started their safety spiel and I tuck my phone away with a smile on my face.
I’mon my way back to my hotel room the next day when I hear from Beth again. We had a team skate this morning after which I met with my coaches to talk strategy. I’ve just finished lunch and am going to have a nap before we head to the arena.
Beth: Hi! Sorry to bother you but do you have an iron?
I tuck my water bottle under my arm as I type my response.
Foster: Yeah. Closet at the end of the hall on the left
Beth: Thank you!
I’ve just closed the door to my suite when my phone lights up again.
Beth: Why do you have so many bottles of pineapple coconut foaming hand soap?
Foster: Because it’s the best scent.
Beth: lol
I picture her standing in my hallway laughing at my soap supply.
Beth: You have thirty-two bottles of it!
Laying down on top of the covers, I decide to lean into it.
