It’s over, Danny realizes as the cameras flash, and he smiles to match them, holding his gold medal up to his face. He’s sixteen, his Juniors figure skating career is over, and he’s ended it on top, with a World Championship gold medal. He’s done it.
His coach meets him at the boards when the photo op is over, grinning as Danny skates toward him. “Well done,” he says, holding out his hand formally. Danny shakes it, still beaming. “I’ll be excited to see what you do under Coach Hartmann in Seniors,” the man goes on. “I expect great things from you, Danny.”
“I won’t let you down,” Danny promises. “Can I take a shower now? I put on way too much hairspray this morning and I’m starting to get light-headed.” Coach Friedl laughs and leads him out of the rink, right into the crowd of press that
