He hugs me tight and I hug him back, not letting go until my eyes stop stinging. “Thank you, Mav,” I manage to get out, grateful my best friend doesn’t say a word about my tears. “We’re family, Hud. That’s what we do.” He squeezes me another few seconds then lets go. “Let’s get a move on. We have a busy day, and I refuse to lose tonight when Sarah is watching.”

