“Hey Siri, answer the call and put it on loud speaker,”Siri: Answering the call.“Hey, Mom,”“Hey, baby,” My mom said, her voice, low and apologetic over the phone. “I’m so, so sorry, your Dad and I won’t make it for you first day of internship.”I rinsed the soap over my face, water washing off the lather on my body down the drain. “It’s okay, Mom. I have Sloan,” I said.“I know baby, you’re taking a big step and we aren’t there to support you,” she admitted, her voice laced with regret. “If I were there, I would drive you to work myself.“Mom, it really is alright,” I added. “You do enough for me, and I understand how consuming work is for you and dad.”“Yeah?”“Yes, Mom, seriously, it’s okay.”“Your Dad and I won’t be back until next month,” she added.“Okay,” I said shortly, wiping my face on a towel.“I’m so proud of you, Ava. You grew up so quickly,” she giggled. “When’d you get this mature?”“Learned from the best,” I said, giggling, my tone more relaxed now.“Sloan’s on his w
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