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AARON Ben was so excited to go with Carol and Jack. It made me feel a little better that I had to work this week. Ben didn’t even know that I would have to do that. He just saw it as a big treat that he got to go with Alex and spend a few days there. I never usually let him stay over at their place for so long. “Are you sure you’re going to be okay?” I asked when I hugged him goodbye. “Of course, Dad.” “You know I’m just a phone call away.” “I know, I know,” Ben said in a sing-song voice. “You’re always there, Dad. I can come home anytime and call you anytime.” I smiled. “Good. I’m glad you know that.” “Can we go now?” Ben asked. I laughed and stood. “Yeah, sure.” “We’ll take good care of him,” Carol said. “I know. I’m just worried.” “It’s a parenting thing,” Carol said knowingly. “We’ll make sure to call daily so you can ease your troubled mind, okay? Really, it’s a huge help for us to have company for Alex.” I nodded and shook Jack’s hand when my friend came to me. “Thanks again,” I