Texting your mom during your graduation when you spot you...

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1. Mom, I see Dad in the VIP box.
2. What, where are you sitting?
3. Third row left; he's holding a 'finally here' sign.
4. Are you sure it's him, don't start anything.
5. He made eye contact and mouthed my name.
6. I... I didn't know he'd come.
7. He looks like he expects applause.
8. Don't embarrass yourself, just graduate.
9. The family group chat just went silent.
10. They probably don't know yet, give them a minute.
11. He raised the sign and waved toward your box.
12. My box?
13. Yes, he's staring straight at your seat.
14. I thought he'd never show his face again.
15. He cheered louder when they called my name.