Time flew by, and before anyone knew it, the day for Josefina to head off to college had arrived.
The question of who would accompany Josefina to school sparked a full-blown family meeting. Everyone was there, each pitching their case with enthusiasm.
Grandpa Robert chimed in, “Why don’t Grandma and I go? We have a friend teaching at the University of Melbourne, and we’ve been there before. We’re a bit more familiar with the place.”
Emily nodded, “Yeah, your granddad and I know our way around the University of Melbourne a bit better.”
Garrett jumped in, “Dad, if we’re talking familiarity with the University of Melbourne, I’ve got you beat. I’m an alum!”
Dorian added, “Me too, I graduated from there as well.”
Hattie felt a bit out of place since she wasn’t a University of Melbourne graduate; she went to Northern College. But she was determined. “I’m Josie’s mom, so it makes more sense for me to go. Plus, I need to help her settle into her dorm. It’s a girls' dorm, and it’s not really appropriate for men to be wandering around.”
Reid argued, “I’m Josie’s brother, I can carry her luggage. Mom, maybe you shouldn’t go. Josie wants to keep a low profile. You can’t carry her stuff, and hiring a bodyguard? That’s hardly low profile.”
Calix muttered, “I…”
“Zip it!” everyone but Josie exclaimed in unison.
Calix slouched back on the couch, feeling like the odd one out in a discussion that clearly wasn’t going his way. Everyone else seemed to have a ticket to go, except him.
Reid said, “I’m not a public figure either, let me escort my sister.”


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