Brandon: I'm gonna miss you guys.

Iris: We'll miss you too, Brandon.

Ashley: It's been real, dude.

Pam: Yup. So, you picked Pizza Palace in Torrington?

Brandon: Yes.

Ken: There will be severe storms this afternoon, so let's get there safely.

Steven: How are we gonna get there?

Ken: Interstate 691 west through Meriden, then Interstate 84 west towards Waterbury, then we will probably take route 8 north.

Steven: Too far.

Ken: Then, you don't have to go. Simple.

Ariel: He's such a stick in the mud.

Andrea: That he is.

Radio: *playing If You Leave Me Now by Chicago*

This story was written on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. (Independence Day)

A/N Brandon will be leaving tomorrow morning for Job Corps! Sure am gonna miss him! 😞 Don't be a silent reader. Please leave feedback. Thanks, and Happy 4th Of July!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤