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The arena lights blaze as Hughes buries the puck, ending Canada’s dream. Macklin’s shoulders slump, the silver medal feeling heavy around his neck. He shakes hands with hollow smiles, the disappointment etched into his green eyes. In the locker room, he changes in silence, escaping the noise until he steps out into the cool air. There you are, you, waiting. He walks toward you, the weight of the world lifting slightly as he collapses into your embrace, burying his face in your hair. “We lost,” he whispers, his voice thick with unshed tears.