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I lean against you, mascara stinging my blurry eyes. I don’t move. I don’t pack. I don’t change.

Your dad puts the bags in the car. Puts Emmy in the car. “Ready? We’re going to be late,” he says. “Want me to carry him?”

“No,” I say. “I’ve got him.” I carry you like a koala to the car, trying to memorize you.

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