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My mom stayed a few paces behind us, taking photos of wildflowers and letting us bicker. Every time I felt my blood pressure rising, she’d point out a hawk circling overhead or hand me a piece of jerky. She has this way of grounding the situation, making Leo’s antics seem less like a nuisance and more like a comedy show. The Incident at the Lake

That’s when it happened. A gust of wind sent his beloved portable fan flying into the mud. He looked at it. He looked at me. And for the first time, he laughed—a real, self-deprecating laugh. -ENG- Camp With Mom and My Annoying Friend Who ...

(groggy) "Chloe, it's a squirrel. Go back to sleep." My mom stayed a few paces behind us,

As we packed up to leave, I even managed to share a laugh with Rachel, and we exchanged a tentative smile. I still value my alone time, but I learned that sometimes, it's okay to listen to someone who's struggling to be heard. The Incident at the Lake That’s when it happened

Except, Chloe isn't just my best friend. Chloe is my annoying best friend.

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