27 Savannah June 15, 2013 “Is there anything else that you need me to pick up for the party tonight?” Ash asked through the phone. “No, just the list I gave you and your cute self.” I was sitting on my mom’s couch, blowing up balloons with the helium tank and looking in dismay at everything else I had to do before the party. I’d been in PT school in Savannah for a year, dating Ash for six months, and despite the sheer amount of work I had to do, I was relieved. It certainly helped that my mother had gotten a donor match and was recovering wonderfully. Hence the call for a celebration! “I will be there. Bow tie and all.” “Good.” I bit my lip before asking, “Have you heard from your parents about today?” Ash was silent for a second before sighing softly. “I don’t think they’re coming

