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It appeared that Mia was going to spend another weekend holed up in her room. As they drove back to the house, Mia wanted nothing more than to hide away from her mom.

As they pulled up outside the house, Mia noticed that Ryan’s car was there. She felt a strange mix of emotion. Excited and afraid at the same time. It didn’t make sense.

As they got out of the car, Ryan and Savannah were walking out.

“Hey kids!” Carla called. “Where are you off to?”

Savannah could barely hide her degermation. “We’re going to a friend’s house. Dad knows.”

“Sounds great…” Carla gave a sideways look to her daughter, but even she knew not to push it right now with the argument they’d just had.

Mia was planning on walking straight into the house when Ryan spoke up.

“Do you want to come Mia? Now you’re part of the squad.”

Savannah coughed. “Well&