Summary:

That’s why retiring together had sounded so good to Ilya. But Shane wasn’t ready yet. Shane loves hockey, and he is so happy with the Centaurs, that amazing team that had accepted him with open arms and so much love. And Ilya loves Shane, loves every part of him. He can wait. He can be patient. He can support his husband, and come to all of the home games, and maybe even travel to a few other cities to see him on the ice. ___ Ilya watches the first Centaurs home game after his retirement. He is not alone. The Long Game Spoilers