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“Once," he says, "I was flying to California on the Fourth of July." She turns her head, just slightly. "It was a… — Jennifer E. Smith Copy Share Image
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“Hi,' he says. 'Hi,' she says back, and then to her great surprise, she begins to cry. 'You know,' Nick says as… — Jennifer E. Smith Copy Share Image
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