I think Ray might have wanted a son. One night when I was seven or eight I announced to my family that I wanted to play hockey with the boys on Friday nights and Ray became just a little too eager. Okay he shouted. All right We have to get you a stick We have to get tape I'll be waiting in the car
In this anecdote, the narrator reflects on Ray's possible desire to have a son. When the narrator was around seven or eight, they expressed an interest in playing hockey with other boys, and Ray's reaction was notably enthusiastic. His eagerness was evident as he quickly agreed and took steps to prepare, such as getting a hockey stick and tape.
"I think Ray might have wanted a son," the narrator suggests, highlighting how Ray's response was more than just encouragement—it seemed driven by a desire to connect or fulfill a longing, possibly related to having a son of his own. Ray's eager involvement hints at a deeper motivation behind his excitement.
