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Logan Airport- Boston, Massachusetts
May 20, 1980

Dad and I stepped off the plane in Boston. Mike was standing there waiting for us. I smiled at him. He hurried over to greet us.

"Chev, Coach…I am so glad you guys made it." Mike said and kissed me. He hugged dad. "How was your flight?"

"It was good." Dad said. "Chev tells me you've been looking forward to us visiting."

"Yes, I am so glad to have you both here. My family is so anxious to meet you Coach. And to see Chev again." Mike said.

"We should get our bags and get going." Dad said.

"Chev, I am so glad you're here. I have missed you so much." Mike took my hand as we started towards baggage claim.

I smiled. "I missed you too."

"You okay? You haven't sounded like yourself lately." Mike asked.

"Yeah…..just….I'm fine." I said.

"Well, let's get going. I have a house full of people waiting on you two." Mike said.

"And I want to go to Fenway while I am here." Dad said.

"The weather is really warming up; Boston is beautiful in the spring." Mike said. "Chev I have things planned for us to do."

"What?" I asked.

"It's a surprise." Mike smiled.

I shrugged as we continued through the airport.

"Coach, I'd like to take you out to dinner tonight. Just us guys." Mike said.

"You don't want to spend the evening with Chevon?" Dad asked.

"I'll spend the whole week with her. I just thought I'd treat you to dinner tonight." Mike said.

"Chev, you mind?" Dad asked.

"Oh no. You and Mike go have fun. I'll be fine. I am kind of tired after the flight." I said.

"Oh my mom is so excited to see you." Mike said.

I nodded and continued on to baggage claim.

(Winthrop, evening)

"Chevon, you've been quiet since arriving here." Helen Eruzione found me sitting in the room someone had given up for me to stay in.

"I'm just not used to a house with 17 people." I said.

"Mikey is out with your dad. He is a wonderful man." Helen said and sat on the bed next to me. "He did such a wonderful job raising you by himself."

"I'm very proud of him." I said.

"He is very proud of you." Helen said. "Mikey has missed you so much since your last visit."

I smiled.

"It's not the same since he moved away. Even in a house full of people, it's different without." Helen said.

"He really likes his new place." I said.

"Are you okay? You just seem so quiet." Helen asked.

"I'm okay. I just….I guess I'm tired." I said.

I couldn't tell her the truth that I felt distant from Mike. That I wasn't sure how I felt about him anymore. That I felt like something was missing.

"Did you and Mikey have a fight?" Helen asked.

"Oh no, nothing like that." I said.

"Well get some rest. I know Mikey has big plans for your trip." Helen said.

"I will." I said.

"Goodnight Chevon." Helen stood up and walked out of the room.

I shut off the lamp next to my bed and curled down under the covers. I'd have much rather stayed at Mike's townhouse but we didn't think his family or my dad would appreciate that. So I was stuck in the house with 17 people running around. I rolled over and closed my eyes.

I must've fallen asleep pretty quickly because the next thing I knew, I woke up and dad was standing over me.

"Daddy?" I sat up in bed.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you." Dad said.

"Something wrong?" I asked.

"No, I was just watching you sleep." Dad said.

"Dad?"

Dad sat down on the bed with me. "Just checking in on you."

"Did and Mike have a good dinner?" I asked.

"Yeah, it was nice to spend some time with Mike." Dad said.

"I'm glad you had a good night." I said.

Dad smiled at me. "I just can't believe you're all grown up. I blinked and my little girl became a woman."

"Daddy, are you okay?" I asked.

"Oh I'm fine. Come sit with me a minute?" Dad opened his arms.

I scooted over and snuggled against dad.

"Been a long time I rocked you to sleep." Dad said. "I remember when you could sleep on my stomach."

"I remember when you'd take me out to dinner after being on long road trips." I said.

"So many memories and now you're all grown up. I just can't believe it." Dad said.

"I'll always be your little girl." I said.

Dad smiled and kissed my forehead. "That means a lot to me." Dad stood up. "I should be getting to bed. It's been a long day."

"Goodnight daddy. I love you." I said.

Dad looked at me then leaned down and kissed my cheek. "Love you too."

I snuggled down under the covers again. Dad walked out of the room and before I could close my eyes, Mike poked his head in.

"You still awake?" Mike asked.

"Yeah, daddy was just in here talking to me." I said.

"Got a few minutes for me?" Mike smiled.

"Sure." I said and sat back up.

Mike came over and sat on the bed.

"Did you have fun with my dad?" I asked.

"Yeah, I was glad to finally get to spend some time with him." Mike smiled.

"That's good. He said he enjoyed it too." I said.

"I am so excited for this week with you." Mike kissed me. "Saturday night we're going out, something special."

"I'm looking forward to it." I said.

Mike stroked my cheek. "You're so pretty….I love you so much."

I leaned against him. "It's good to be here."

Mike lifted my chin and kissed me again. I leaned against him. Mike pulled me closer against him.

I pulled back. "Mike…I don't want to. Not tonight."

"What's wrong?" Mike frowned.

"I'm just not….well I mean……your family is everywhere. They could walk in or something." I said.

Mike nodded. "I guess you're right. I should be getting to my own place."

"Goodnight Mike." I said.

"Night Chev, I love you." Mike kissed me.

"I'll see you tomorrow." I said as Mike walked out.