Her dad sighed. "Look, Grace, we're not going to forbid you from going back early. You're an adult." He looked at John, his expression still firm. "But we just hope you're both thinking about the bigger picture."
Josie nodded. "Relationships at this age can be intense, sweetheart. We just want to make sure you're still focusing on your future."
Grace squeezed Logan's hand, already knowing what she was going to say. "I am, Mom. John knows that. He supports me."
Logan nodded. "I'd never want Grace to give up anything for me. We both have goals—we're just figuring out how to keep us while we go after them."
Tim leaned forward, his gaze locked onto Logan's. "So, where exactly are you two going for New Year's Eve?"
Grace hesitated, glancing at Logan.
Because s**t—she knew what kind of par
