I Flew Across the Country to See My Son – He Looked at His Watch and Said, ‘You Are 15 Minutes Early, Just Wait Outside!’

The Uber driver asked, “Big family visit?”

I smiled and said, “I hope so.”

Nick had told me to arrive at four. I got there at 3:45 because the ride was faster than expected. I stood on the porch smoothing my dress and checking my lipstick in my phone’s reflection.

Then Nick opened the door.

He didn’t hug me.