Momma comes in before the meeting ends. "You leave in the morning with Tre, for Egypt." "Tomorrow?" "Yes. We waited to tell you because you hate goodbyes. You are about to cry because you are leaving Dipak. And when you go to China, you will be a disaster because you are leaving Tre. It was better this way. Enjoy your trip. I will give you the rest of the details in the morning." I know I have tears on my face. I don't want to leave Dipak. He stands up. "That's enough for me today. Frode finish the meeting or not. I don't care." He picks me up. He carries me right out the door and down to my place. He sits on my couch and puts me on his lap. "I will miss you so much sweetheart." "I will miss you too. I shouldn't" "No. You 2 go and spend some time together. I know you'll have fun. You

