I stayed a little longer with Rachel and Sydney than I'd meant to, not long, just enough to make sure everyone was clear on the plan for tomorrow. I'd be back around noon and we'd head out together to the State Marina for the exchange. All five of us, ready for whatever shape the afternoon decided to take.
Mei was coming home.
Earlier than I'd dared to hope for, honestly. The whole thing had moved faster than I'd anticipated, which was the good version of a surprise for once. I'd been bracing myself for weeks of careful maneuvering before we had any real shot at getting her back, and instead here we were, tomorrow, noon, done. Or at least that was the plan.
