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do you only come to me when you’re in trouble…” Kelly was a lawyer, which resulted in her being much too serious most of the time. It had meant a strict childhood for Sydney, but Kelly was always there for her daughter. “I told you that boy was no good.” It was true. Kelly had disapproved of Scott during their entire relationship, but seeing how happy Scott made her daughter, she had kept it to herself. Most of the time.
     
    “Mom, can I come over?” Kelly lived in an apartment alone only an hour’s drive away from Sydney. She had moved there after Sydney’s father had passed away, in order to be closer to her daughter.
     
    “Of course you can. I’ll see you soon.” Kelly hung up, and Sydney began to drive. Her mother always knew how to make her feel better, and that’s exactly what she needed right now.
     
    When Sydney opened the door to her mother’s lavish apartment, she was greeted with a blast of warm air. The weather was indeed winding down into the colder temperatures, so this was a welcome feeling. Her mother’s mood lighting made the place look immensely cozy. “Hi Mom, I’m here.”
     
    “Ah, great. Come in, honey. I got new sofas. They’re very comfy. I also made you some hot cocoa, your favorite style too.” Two mugs sat on the expensive coffee table. Sydney peered in and discovered that there were mini marshmallows floating around in hers. Her favorite. A scented candle glowed, its radiance a welcome addition to the picturesque scene. “Now sit down. Tell me everything.”
     
    “Scott left me.” It sounded weird out loud, coming from her own mouth. A tear escaped her hold and ran down her cheek.
     
    “Oh, baby…” Kelly sighed as she moved to sit beside her daughter. She pulled Sydney into her embrace. Sydney instantly felt better as she clung to her mother, never wanting to let go. “It’ll all be okay… This will pass… There’s always light at the end of the tunnel…” That last phrase was one of Kelly’s favorites, and when her husband had passed away, she told herself that so many times it had begun to become a mantra.
     
    “Mom… It just hurts so much… I thought he loved me. I thought we were going to get married, have children, all of that. Mom…”
     
    “Just cry it out, sweetie… Let it all out.”
     

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    Kelly managed to convince Sydney to stay at her place for a while. At least until Anna came back. The next two days were full of chocolates, sad movies, and lots of long, bubble-filled baths. Sydney was feeling better already, and she felt immensely thankful for her mother.
     
    Anna had already called during this time, and arranged for them to stay at home and watch movies. It was all meant to distract her, and Sydney was happy that she had such a great friend by her side supporting her.
     
    “So are you going to Anna’s now?” Kelly smiled as she said goodbye to her daughter.
     
    “Yeah, she said she has a surprise for me.” Sydney giggled.
     
    “Sounds fun.” Kelly hugged her daughter tightly. “You’re going to be okay. These things have a funny way of working themselves out.”
     
    Sydney smiled bravely. “Thanks, Mom. I really appreciate this.”
     
    Though this was a terrible situation, Kelly was really thankful that her daughter had come to her. It was these moments that made all those years of hardship as a single mother worth it. “No problem. Come anytime, honey.” Kelly waved as Sydney headed to her car.
     
    The drive back to Anna’s seemed to pass by quickly. Sydney was very much looking forward to spending an evening with her best friend. It had been much too long since they had had a night out, what with all the frantic wedding planning Anna had been doing. Sydney’s phone rang. “Hey girl, are you on your way?” It was Anna.
     
    “Yes, I am! Be there very soon!” Sydney laughed.
     
    “I’ll fire up the popcorn! Xoxo.”
     
    Sydney pulled into Anna’s driveway moments later. Anna opened the door just