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“Grow up.” Elizabeth paused and absorbed her daughter Eloise’s words. “Each time I try and tell you how I feel about medical school, you immediately change the subject. You don’t want to face the truth. So grow up.” Elizabeth paused, took a sip of her mai-tai, gave out a small sigh and said "oh." A breeze from the shores of Waikiki beach in Hawaii hit the couple. They were sitting under the gigantic Banyan tree of the Surfrider Hotel. Elizabeth sighed and averted her eyes to the horizon, where she was greeted with a sunset. Was she being imm...
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Jacob walked at a relaxed pace outside of the Blu Jam Cafe in Los Angeles. The plan was to have Sunday brunch with his sister Ada. Jacob arrived early to put their names in, which proved to be an effective strategy considering that six or seven names were added to the list since he wrote his. Jacob made it a habit to always arrive early to meetings, appointments, and especially brunches. He wasn't concerned about being late- arriving early gave him time to read. "Fitzgerald again? You were reading this same book earlier this year," Ada exc...
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