Avalon's POV:
Monday
Our next game is this Friday, and we have practice later after school.
"Can you believe Mom will be leaving in just over a month?" Avery scoffs at breakfast; Dad has already left for work.
"We're used to her being gone for long stretches," I shrug.
"True," she nods, "but I'm worried about Dad; he loves her so much."
"I hope they can handle it," I reply.
"Me too."
After breakfast, we head to school. Donovan picks up Avery, and Jesse arrives for me.
"Hello, Panther," he greets.
"Hello, Ava," Bailey says from the backseat.
"What are you doing here?" I laugh.
"Jess is my ride now."
"I see," I say as I get into the passenger seat.
Jesse drives while I buckle my seatbelt.
"I can't wait to see what this week holds," Bailey says from the back.
"At least you can
