She smiled.

“I was hoping you’d say that.”

We made a list of what mattered to her: mentors, projects, affordability, and the chance to explore different areas of engineering.

Gavin joined one planning meeting at Selena’s invitation.

He listened more than he spoke.

Camilla sent Selena a card near Christmas.

Inside she had written, I hope your studies go well.

There was no mention of the trip.