“It’s so good to see you, baby,” mom says, her palm cupping my cheek. “I’ve missed your face.” “I missed you too, mom.” Dad claps me on the shoulder. “Good game the other night. I was on my feet the whole time.” “He was cheering so loud, Mrs. Peters from next door came by to make sure everything was okay,” mom adds, rolling her eyes with a smile. He kisses mom on the cheek