I sat on the bed in my room and watched Tate pacing back and forth while on the phone. "Mom, is it going to be okay? I mean, I know you will, but I'm more concerned with dad. It's a little intimidating sometimes, but you know... Yeah? Well, then.” Her dark blue eyes rested on me for a moment as she paused and bit her lip. Then the corners of her mouth parted in a smile that spoke more than a thousand words and I couldn't help but return it all "Okay, we'll arrive in half an hour, bye for now." She pulled the phone away from her ear and...