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And there it was At the bottom of the stack

A second thick envelope with the sao

Jude hurried back down the driveway Once inside the house, she yelled out for the kids

“Did solasses

Jude tossed the heap of mail on the entry table and showed hi suddenly nervous She had to say it twice—yell it, really—and then the kids ca down the stairs

Jude handed Zach the envelope with his name on it

Mia snatched the other envelope, ripping it open as she walked away Not more than ten feet away, she spun around “They accepted rin burst across her face and then faded as she looked at her brother “Zach?” she said nervously

Please, Jude prayed Let it be both of them

Zach opened the envelope and read the letter “They accepted me ”

Jude’s shriek could have shattered glass She launched herself forward to sweep Zach and Mia into a fa

“I’ her, but he was too stunned toat them “Both of you at USC It’s your dream come true ”

“We have to call Lexi and Ty,” Mia said She grabbed Zach’s hand and pulled him toward the stairs

“And the crowd goes wild Co to stand beside her “I’ll pour us chane ”

Jude stared up the e?”

“We’re not They’re upstairs calling all their friends with the good news ”