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the six weeks?

Mom asked

with a raised eyebrow.

Well, I haven’t figured

that out yet,

I said.

But I will.

To say that my moms

were enthusiastic

about my amended plan

would be a stretch.

But Mama Alice

did seem less worried

about safety

and Mom said she’d help me prep

for my interview

so that

was something.

Now, if Lyric would just

show up

so I can apologizein person

let her know

this has always been

realto me.

I’ll be OK.

I’d be lying if I said

that I don’t care

if she rejects me

because that will suck.

But I’d at least like the chance