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Jordan
                          
I wrap my arms around mom, not feeling like ever letting go.
                          
Everybody finds this funny.
                          
"Aww, is okay honey. Come back and visit, okay?"
She asks, hugging me back.
                          
I sniffle.
                          
"Okay mama."
                          
She pulls away, smiling adoringly at me.
                          
That just makes this even
harder.
                          
"Yeah, you will be missed."
Dad says, patting my shoulder proudly.
                          
I smile stupidly as he ruffles my hair like a little kid.
                          
"Aww, I don't want to leave."
I say for like, the 30th time today.
                          
Julia walks forward to give me another hug.
                          
I happily wrap my arms around her again.
                          
Wow, this woman loves my hugs almost more than her daughter.
                          
"Alright, fam. We got to go."
Danny says sadly, smiling at everyone as the taxis pull up.
                          
I panic, reaching for mom's hand.
                          
Uh oh.
                          
I haven't felt like this since that time when I was 12 and I went to football camp and had to say by to mum.
                          
"It's fine, it's alright. Whenever you need us or just want to talk, you call okay? Danny-boy has our number."
Dad says softly, seeing the panic on my face.
                          
Mom gives my hand a squeeze before I let go.
                          
"You take care of our daughter, okay?"
Julia asks, kissing me on the cheek.
                          
I blush.
                          
"Of course."
                          
"Teddy, it's time to go."
Brook says softly when I make no move to depart from the happy corner of the world.
                          
She grabs my hand.
                          
"Bye moms and dad. I love you guys."
She says, blowing a kiss dramatically.
                          
Dad acts like he catches it, putting his hand over his heart.
                          
"Love you too baby. You guys be safe okay?"
                          
I can't explain the feeling I get, looking out of the window, watching them disappear.
                          
I feel like I'm on the verge of tears.
                          
Hysterical tears.
                          
Sad tears.
                          
And what makes it worse is that all the guys are riding in the same taxi again.😒
                          
I take out my phone, even though Jacob and Dante aren't on theirs.
                          
They are actually talking this time.
                          
About soccer.
                          
I tune them out, texting my baby girl.
                          
Me: I'm so sad.😥
                          
It doesn't take long for her to reply.
                          
Babygirl😍:I know, me too😿
                          
I smile sadly, leaning my head against the window.
                          
Me: at least I have you. I don't think I'd be able to do it if not for you.
                          
I love being corny.😻