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For the first tis her mother Mom pats her hair and kisses her forehead the way she did when Sa will be fine I'll always be here for you" They remain that way for a minute until Mom says, "We better see what your dad is up to"

They find Dad taking pictures of the beach with the camera Before Samantha can object or hide her face, he snaps one of her and Mo beauties," he says

"Dad," Sa the word out

"Sorry How about one more?"

"Fine, but let's do one of the whole family"

"Gee, I'd love to, but I don't really knoork the ti-"

Mo him as she fiddles with the buttons She sets the ca over beside Sa a hand on her shoulder In their touch, she feels how much they love her Despite all that's happened, a s the ie of their love forever