~~~ Day 23 ~~~

I woke up to find Mom looking at me.

"I'm still a little worried that Angel is overly attached," she said, "but I don't really think there's much more to be done about it. I feel much better that she decided to sleep at her own place last night. You have my blessing to move your relationship forward."

I kissed her cheek and gave her a squeeze.

"I've been here a little over three weeks," I said. "I've got a week left. So much has changed since I arrived."

Mom snuggled against me.

"Mostly good?" she asked.

"All good," I said. "I've loved spending time with...