Chapter 35 I surprised mom and dad by showing up at the packhouse this weekend. I hadn’t been here since Christmas, so I know mom and dad missed me and were happy to see me. I thought Dixon and Bree missed me, but they had both been upset with me since I arrived. I know Dixon was mad that I missed the Gamma Ceremony. We had just finished dinner and I had gotten a return text from Ashley. I had sent her a message that I was coming in tonight for a visit, and asked if she was up for dessert together? She replied with “Yes, I would” so I had that definite setup. I just finished putting my phone back into my pocket when my sister leans over and says “What has you smiling Asher? Got a hot date?” and I see my mom glancing over at me. “What is up with you Bree? It is none of your