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“Well, I’m glad you two got along because we are going on a getaway trip to Blue Ridge with her and Marissa next month.”

“Wait, what? Didn’t they just get back in town?”

“They did, but we need this. Marissa and I have decided that a getaway to the mountains this November would be the perfect opportunity for us to relax and for you girls to bond.”

“It just seems sort of… I don’t know, out of the blue?” My brows furrow in both confusion and disbelief, still trying to wrap my head around how our moms could decide they want to be all besties again this soon after they moved back.

“They’re a nice family, sweetie. And Marissa and I realized that we deserve a vacation,” Mom says matter-of-factly, putting her hands on her hips.

“Okay…”

What a weird thing to do with people we just recently reconnected with. I mean, I barely remember Laine. Our parents couldn’t have beenthatclose.

As soon as I reach my room, I immediately text in the group chat a debrief of tonight and what’s to come.

Me

8:31 pm

you guys will never believe what just happened!!

Jared

8:33 pm what??

Tatum8:33 pm ????

Me

8:34 pm

my mom just planned a weekend getaway to the mountains with these people!

Greyson8:34 pm

With who?

Tatum

8:34 pm

that new (but not so new?) girl and her mom! keep up greyson!!

also omg, what??

Jared

8:34 pm

that’s insane

did ur mom keep in contact with them while they were in Cali?

Me

8:35 pm

not to my knowledge