Since the weekend was over and it was Monday, Gavin and I went back home. I decided to wait until we got before sharing the news with them. I chuckled to myself, knowing that the anticipation was nearly killing my dad. Gavin dropped me off at home. I told him that I would let him know when I got my schedule that way we could coordinate when our semesters would start. Mom and dad were sitting in the living room watching some reality TV show when I walked through the door. Dad nearly jumped from his seat, running over, picking me up, and spinning me in his arms. “You have no idea how much I have missed you, Mia.” “It’s true,” mom said, joining us. “He hasn’t shut up about the audition and what happened since you left. I have been trying to reign him in a little, which seem

