She looked up at him as they swayed. "I know we haven't been as available, and we all seem like there's always a lot going on... but please know your father and I can see how hard you have been working, and we both are incredibly proud."
"Thanks, Mom," he said smiling. His beating heart was melting.
"I just..." she paused. "I hope you are getting time for you in there somewhere. I can't really recall seeing you do much more this semester than study when all summer you and Hannah were almost inseparable. It was amazing to see you two working so well together when just a few years ago you were at each other's throats."
Scottie chuckled. It was true.
"Look," she said, holding him by the shoulders. "We are impressed with how hard you have thrown yourself into schooling, but please remember
