Hello, Bradley,' said Mom. She'd regained her composure after my outburst, and now raised her camera. 'Stand close.'' No, Mom,' I said. 'No pictures.'' But you're friend's here now,' she said, waving us together. 'Smile!'' I don't need a picture with-' the flash snapped '-another guy. That's great, Mom, thank you. Send that one to Dad and tell him we're going steady.

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