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I decided not to respond to my cousin's text. I pulled the pillow over my head and willed myself to sleep. In the wee hours of the morning, I finally drifted off to sleep. I woke up to my Mom banging on the door. I groaned, realizing I'd forgotten to unlock the door when I ended the video call with River. "Sage, wake up! Breakfast is on the table, and you will have visitors soon," my Mom yelled, banging on the door again. I dragged myself out of bed and opened the door. My Mom's eyes grew wide as she took in my appearance. "I thought you were going to bed early because you were tired! You look exhausted!" my Mom exclaimed. "I did not sleep well. Not for lack of trying," I groaned. "Go get a coffee now, and then have a cold shower to wake yourself up. Joey will be here soon. He called