Bk 2, Epilogue: Nate

Who would have thought that a little over a year ago, my life would be on a track so different than I had imagined. I thought maybe I’d graduate high school, because it’s the smarter thing to do, but graduating early? Nope. I would have asked if you were high. 

Yet, here I sit waiting for my name to be called a year ahead of schedule. Ma is in the audience with Aunt Nancy, Christine, and Chastity. The girls ended up moving in with Aunt Nancy when Jimmy and Saoirse left for Gayl in January. Jimmy and Saoirse were there, too. They flew in for the occasion. 

I glanced at my family sitting next to the Braedons. Sue also flew in to support Rose, and she sat next to Rayan and the rest of the Graycorts. I’m still a little shocked at how quickly they all became family to Ma and me. 

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