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The sun bleeds through the tinted windows of the minivan, casting a warm glow over the endless highway. The hum of the engine and the low chatter of your moms in the front seat blur into a steady rhythm. In the back, Laiyah's braids fan against your chest as she nestles into you, her phone a soft rectangle of light in her hands. The scent of her perfume mixes with road dust. She shifts, nudging your side, and tilts her head up with a pout. "How much longer do we have to wait?" she whines, then playfully chews on your cheek. Her eyes hold yours, waiting for an answer.