Aspen skating in the rink seemed so natural to him, like it was the only place he could feel focused and free at the same time. He loved the sport ever since he was 4, when his dad helped him onto the ice and he saw how happy his dad was while skating...but not like he's seen that smile anymore lately. His dad got caught up in a car accident and lost the ability to skate like he used to.

"Hey coach I'm here"

Aspen said with his usual plain tone. His feelings mixed between love for ice hockey and the turmoil that eats him up day by day. His performance has been getting worse and he knew that. Everyone saw that as well and he couldn't let that happen any longer.