We disembarked at the airport and Anna accompanies me to the bathroom while Andy retrieves our luggage. We are to meet back at the gates. Anna grabs my arm and leads me to a cluster of people; I assume they are here to welcome her and Andy back from their honeymoon. I see Lara, Jeremy, Johnson, and oh my god mom and Aunt Grace! I run to Mom's open arms. It feels so good to be in them. Then Lara, Jeremy, and Johnson encircle us hugging me. They are here to see me. It’s the first time since Scott broke up with me that I didn’t wish myself dead.

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