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(Tessa) The next day I was running tests on our newest specimens when my phone rang. I dug my phone out of my lab coat pocket and saw it was my mom. I immediately answered. It was not often my mother called me. She was a pack doctor and usually very busy with work. She had been all my life. "Hi mom, everything ok?" I answered, concern in my voice. "Hi sweet heart, yes, everything is ok. I was calling to see if you could make it over for dinner tonight?" she replied. "Oh!" I said surprised. "I know it's late notice, we just haven't seen you in awhile and wanted to talk with you," my mom explained sweetly. "Of course mom, I get off work at 5, then I can head straight there," I replied, still surprised by the sudden invitation. "You sure there's nothing wrong?" My mom laughed softl