"I can't go home, Mom," Ethan said. "There are some things I need to do for the team over the holidays.""But, honey, it's Thanksgiving," said Sara Leonard, Ethan's mother. "We're going to Uncle Ben's house this time, and I hope the whole family can be there this year."Ethan felt bad. "I'm sorry, Mom, but I've been away from the team and college for so long, so I'm a little caught up on things right now.""Honey, if it's for the team or the college, then so be it," Ethan's father, Keith Leonard, could be heard saying in the background."Ah, you two are the same," Sara grumbled, annoyed. She let out a long sigh. "Try to come home at least the day before Thanksgiving. I'm tired of people asking me why you're not at family gatherings, or if my husband is so busy he can't come.""Yes, Mom," Ethan replied curtly."But, honey, doesn't everyone go home for holidays like this? You'll be alone in the dorm?" Sara asked, still trying to persuade her only son."No, Mom, there are plenty of stud
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