work and didn’t have a choice. Maybe there only was one
flight a day to take them to wherever they needed to go.
“I think you’re just worked up. It’s normal to have
doubts. Dallas and her parents are going to be waiting for you
at the airport. They’re excited to see you. Her parents, Quinn.
You were so worried about that, and it turns out that you had
nothing to worry about. They’re going to be there waiting for
you. Dallas told them everything, like she said she would.
They’re thrilled with the way it worked out. Surprised, but
happy. That’s what you told me. They even wrote you that
email, apologizing to you for how they left. It was so
heartfelt.”
Everything Danica was saying was true. Dallas had
told her parents everything after she’d arrived home from
Topeka. They were shocked, but thrilled. They understood
why Dallas hadn’t told them before she left. They were
supportive. Caring. Loving. Everything Dallas said they were.
A week later, Quinn received an email from them. It was
heartfelt, apologizing to her, explaining what happened before,
and saying how happy they were for her and Dallas. They said
they couldn’t wait to see her again, when she came to visit.
It was everything that Quinn could have hoped for.
“I think you’re moving too fast here. You’re doing
what Mom always says and borrowing trouble that you don’t
need to borrow because there’s always enough for today as it
is.”
“It’s a legitimate worry. Why even keep doing this
when we’re never going to end up together.”
“You don’t know that!” Danica was looking frustrated
now, and worried. So. Worried.