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Chapter 21 – The First Kiss (Rachel & Jake)

Rachel and Jake have spent weeks dancing around their chemistry. She's been working closely with him on recovery sessions, always keeping it "professional," but it's clear there's something more. After a big game where Jake scores the winning goal, he catches her alone in the training room.

He's sweaty, grinning, and thanks her for helping him get back on the ice. She jokes that he did all the work, but when their eyes meet, everything shifts. Jake steps closer, cups her chin, and tells her he hasn't stopped thinking about her. Rachel starts to protest — "This is a bad idea" — but before she can finish, he kisses her.

It's slow at first, then deepens — years of pent-up tension breaking loose. She pushes him back playfully and reminds him she could get fired for this. He just smiles and says, "Then I'll make it worth it."

They don't sleep together yet, but this moment cracks the professional barrier completely.

"It was supposed to be professional, but my heart never got the memo."

Chapter 32 – The Locker Room Scene (Rachel & Jake)

After weeks of stolen looks and late-night texts, Rachel and Jake can't take it anymore. The team's gone out to celebrate, but Jake stays behind, waiting for her in the locker room.

When Rachel walks in, he's sitting on the bench, still in his half-gear. They argue — she tells him this can't happen, and he tells her it already is. The argument melts into something else when he cups her face again and says, "Tell me to stop." She doesn't.

What happens next is fast, breathless, and messy — laughter between kisses, uniforms half-off, her name whispered against her skin. The scene feels like a release for both of them after so much restraint. It's emotional, but it's also the start of something serious — after this, there's no pretending it's casual.

"He kissed me like I was something worth celebrating."

Chapter 46 – The Scotty Scene (Rachel & Scotty)

Scotty's always been Rachel's best friend on the team — the one who teases her, brings her coffee, and diffuses tension with humor. But under all that charm, he's been falling for her too.

After a brutal day dealing with rumors about her and Jake, Rachel comes home drained. Scotty shows up at her door with takeout and a bad joke. They eat, talk, and he admits he hates seeing her stressed over what people think. Then he says quietly, "You deserve to be happy, Rach — with whoever makes you feel that way."

She asks what he means, and he just leans in and kisses her. It's different from Jake — slower, softer, full of warmth instead of intensity. They end up on the couch, laughing between kisses, the moment unfolding naturally from comfort to desire.

Afterward, they don't label it — Scotty tells her, "Whatever this is, I'm okay with it — as long as you are." It's a turning point, showing that this love isn't about jealousy — it's about choice.

"With Scotty, it wasn't about fire. It was about feeling seen."

Chapter 52 – The Murph Scene (Rachel & Murph)

Murph's been the quiet one — watching from the sidelines, clearly in love but too disciplined to act on it. He's stoic, guarded, and always the one Rachel turns to when she needs grounding.

After an away game, they're alone in the hotel gym, talking about everything that's been happening. He finally cracks and admits he's been keeping his distance because he doesn't want to hurt her — or the others. She tells him he's already part of this, whether he likes it or not.

He steps closer, brushing her hair back, and says, "You sure about that?" When she nods, he kisses her — not tentative, but deliberate. The scene unfolds in his room — quiet, focused, and full of trust. He lets her set the pace until she tells him she doesn't want him to hold back.

It's intimate and emotional, the culmination of weeks of tension. Unlike Jake's fire or Scotty's laughter, Murph's love feels grounding — like something that's been waiting to happen.

"He didn't take; he gave, piece by piece, until I forgot what hurt felt like."

Chapter 60 – The Trio Scene (Rachel, Jake, Scotty & Murph)

The emotional and physical climax of the book.

Rachel's been honest with each man, but now she finally tells them she loves all three. She expects resistance, but instead, they surprise her — no jealousy, no anger. Just honesty. Jake says, "If this is what you need to be happy, then we'll figure it out."

They talk about what this means, establish boundaries, and decide they want to do it right — together. The scene that follows is passionate but respectful. Each man interacts with her in his own way — Jake's confident, Scotty's playful, Murph's steady. Rath writes it with balance and care, focusing on connection over shock value.

It's not about competition; it's about belonging. When it's over, they don't separate — they stay close, laughing, talking, and holding her like she's the heart that ties them all together.

"There was no guilt, no shame — just us, and the way we fit together."

Chapter 66 – The Morning After

The next morning is soft and domestic — sunlight through the blinds, tangled blankets, and three hockey players fighting over who makes breakfast.

Rachel wakes up nestled between Jake and Murph, with Scotty snoring on the couch. They joke, eat pancakes, and talk about what comes next — not in a panicked "what are we?" way, but like they already know they'll make it work.

The scene closes on Rachel's reflection that love doesn't have to look one way to be real — it just has to make you feel safe, seen, and wanted.

"Love didn't break me. It built me back up."