31. Epilogue
From Titan to Temptation—Keaton Douglas on Life After Crestwood
By Kara Paige
June 10
Kara: Well, well, if it isn’t Keaton Douglas. Back from the dead. I’m actually surprised you agreed to this interview.
Keaton: smirks I missed you too, Paige.
Kara: That’s not what I said. You disappeared after the season ended—no press, no post-game interviews. Everyone wants to know: what happened?
Keaton: I took a break. Not illegal, is it?
Kara: Depends. Did you disappear alone?
Keaton: tilts his head That’s an interesting question.
Elodie: from off-camera It’s a nosy question.
Kara: eyes widening Elodie Winters. Should’ve guessed.
Elodie: smiling Just Elodie Douglas now.
Kara: Wait—what?
Keaton: smirks again Keep up, Paige. I know you’re looking at a gig for the Detroit Serpents, but still.
Kara: flips through notes There was no announcement, no pictures—when the hell did you two get married?
Elodie: Three weeks ago. It was private. No reporters, no cameras. Just us.
Keaton: And Vegas.
Kara: You got married in Vegas?
Keaton: What can I say? She bet on me. Smart girl.
Elodie: rolls eyes We did not get married in Vegas.
Keaton: And yet, here we are. Married and disgustingly happy.
Kara: sighs You were supposed to be the villain of this story.
Keaton: grinning I’m everyone’s villain, sweetheart. But I’m her problem now.
Elodie: deadpan Tell me about it.
Kara: Okay, fine. Marriage aside, the hockey world is buzzing with rumors that you’re skipping the draft. Want to comment?
Keaton: I make my own rules. Always have. Always will.
Elodie: He’s signing in Europe for a year.
Kara: blinking Seriously?
Keaton: What, no sarcastic comeback?
Kara: No, I’m just shocked someone finally got you to commit to something.
Elodie: smirks Oh, I have my ways.
Keaton: looking at Elodie with that look You really do, don’t you?
Kara: I hate this. You’re supposed to be an insufferable ass, and now you’re in love? This ruins my whole brand.
Keaton: grinning You’ll survive.
Kara: mutters Unbelievable. All right, last question. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Keaton: smirking Wouldn’t you like to know?
Elodie: laughing He’ll be wherever I am. That’s the only answer that matters.
Keaton: leans in Exactly.
Kara: Okay, gross. We’re done here.
Keaton: Pleasure’s all yours, Paige.
Elodie: dragging him away Come on, love of my life. Before she throws something at you. Which you deserve.
Kara: muttering under breath Crestwood men are the worst.
Saint: appearing out of nowhere Want me to hit him?
Keaton: laughing You can try, buddy.
Saint: Maybe later.
Kara: sighs I need a drink.