“And it’s not really good-bye.” I wipe my eyes with a tissue, praying my makeup hasn’t run. “I’ll be back before you know it. I’m going to visit as many weekends as I can.…”
“Here, let me.” She takes my tissue from me and dabs my eyes.
“Thanks.” I smile but I’m still shaky. “This makeup has got to last all day.”
“Olivia?” Hilary calls me from the refreshment stand, where she’s talking to David Elldridge and Greg Parker. “Can you come over here?”
“I’ll be right there!” I call back.
“Olivia, before you go …” Janet takes hold of both my hands, her face filled with concern. “Sweetie … I’m sure you’re doing what’s best for you. But just remember, you only get your youth once.” She looks at my hand, smooth against hers. “You only get these precious years once.”
“I’ll remember.” I bite my l
