Allie looks at her mother with new eyes, and Adam does too. "Momma, do you mean if I decided not to go to college you would be okay with that?"
"No baby, I wouldn't be okay with it, but you're an adult, and I should treat you like one. Of course, I would like to see you go and graduate, but if you decide something else is more 'you,' then I'm okay with That."
Allie smiles at her Mom for being honest and loving her that little bit more. "Don't worry, Momma, I'm going to go to school, but I may go for just an associate's degree so I can graduate with Adam, and we can start our next adventure together, all of us, Momma. Thank you for that, but I couldn't disappoint the only parent we have left. We love you too much for that. For that matter, maybe you can help me figure out what to do for t
