I looked over at Steve and he was just shaking his head in amused disbelief. I blew him a kiss before returning to the couch and a hug.Then Sakic did ...t again in overtime! I turned and grinned at Steve. He was just shaking his head again."So much for doubling the stakes," he said."I still owe you four minutes," I replied."And now I owe you two."The Red Wings hadn't recovered after Yzerman's injury and were now facing possible elimination by Calgary."Maybe I'll collect tonight!" I said.Steve. I did feel a bit uncomfortable when we went out with other people. There was still this thing about a stay at home dad that was always there. It didn't bother either Cara or me except when others would bring it up. Especially if they joked about it.I was still a man and it's hard to explain that I still take care of my family but in a different way. I did have a bad temper and also a jealous streak, so my friends knew where to draw the line when talking to us. Some of Cara's friends' husbands. Doug said, "Ben, things can be hard sometimes. A breakup is never easy. At least, you know where you stand on issues and what you will not do. That doesn't make it easy except to know that some issues can't be resolved by compromise."Ben said, "I know. I think that I will drive back to the apartment and move out. I don't mind finding a new place or even moving into the dorms for a year. It's disappointing for things to an end this way. I don't think Hannah realizes how unacceptable her conduct. But, I'd gladly take an interceptor." I don't know when they'll be available, Vel," she said. "But I'll bet the first ones go to the star destroyers in the inner sectors." I know. I know," I said ruefully. "Because we're not one of the glamor ships we have to take on a major Rebel offensive in inferior starfighters." You seem to have survived quite nicely, Captain," she said with a smile. We rounded a corner and were approaching the conference room where the other senior officers had gathered,.