Henley

“Mom, we’ll see you tomorrow night,” I said, pulling her in for a hug at the end of the night. “But if you need me for anything at all, just let me know.” Then I glanced over at Ari. “You, too.”

Mom laughed, releasing me. “Just you being there will be the best gift of all.”

“Ari, don’t you do too much either.” I pulled her in for a hug, too. “You need to take it easy.”

A smile spread across her face. “Don’t worry. ...