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Submitted to Contest #194
Having arrived so early this cold, December day, I wasn’t sure Uncle Lenny was even awake at this hour. It was only 7:30 and he often slept in during the colder months. However, when he knew Jamaal, Timon, and I were en route to visit him, he practically fought sleep. He couldn't possibly be awake right now. He wasn't expecting us. When we left for college in London back in August, his countenance was one of sadness intermingled with excitement. On that day, we promised to see him at Christmas. His response? “If ...
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