Dad gives me a big hug bye and squeezes me tightly. “I love you, Emily.”
“Love you, too, Dad.”
By the time Evan and I finish saying our goodbyes and walk outside, I’m smiling ear to ear.
“Your family is awesome,” he declares, opening the door for me and kissing me before I climb in. He jogs to the other side and gets in.
“I’m so happy we came,” I say once we hit the main road. “I was worried about seeing my mom again, knowing it could’ve ended in a disaster, but it all went really well.” I’m shocked at the way my mother opened up but also really glad we can start working on our relationship again.
“They love you, Emily. I can tell they’d do anything for you. I know how your childhood was. I know what you went through, but tonight, I saw a family that really cares about you.” Evan glan
