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I didn’t know what came over me, but a tear escaped and rolled down my cheeks when Leo, Hannah, Ri, Pedro, and Gui decided to give me a group hug. Why the hell did I want to leave again? Honestly, right now, I wasn’t sure. They were here, my parents were here—even if my father and I had our differences right now. He was still my father—and my horse was here. If I was so set on going to vet school, why didn’t I find one closer? If there wasn’t one in Santa Barbara, I could find one close enough to drive back every weekend. That would make me feel better, and more like myself. I could have my independence and still be a part of their lives.
During the flight, I sketched a plan. I would finish this semester the best I could, ignoring everyone but Phoebe. It was just three more weeks. I c
