“Call me if you need anything,” Jackie hugs me tight. The airport buzzes around us but we ignore the crowd. Margot and Natalie are saying their goodbyes to the boys and then they turn their sights on me. All four of us jumble into one giant group hug. I hold all of them close and my heart starts pounding. Did I make the right decision?

“I love you all so much,” I say into our huddle and each girl murmurs back with their love. “Text me as soon as you all land.”

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