#goldfinchfreehold

"Never... " he holds up a hand

"That's not what your father means," Kerri assures. "But I think we both hope that, if you're going to go at all, that you give college a real chance."

"Besides, whatever you think of the academic opportunies, the social connection angle thrives there if you play it right. Ask Sally Mae. You know how many of her investors are former class mates?"

Her mother nods. "I've heard her mention that." Then she adds, "Besides...you've gotta let us know what it's like, from a Davidson point of view."

Sylvi gives a wry grin and an eyeroll. "Okay, okay, both of you can lay off, I'm going. One year. After that, I don't know."

"Appreciate you being straight with us. Now, about that tour of your hold here?" He rises "We're curious, and we want to gush"

"Well...I mean, it's not a big hold, but..." And she gives them the nickel tour. Her pride is evident, even if she tries not to boast too much.

And Olgar holds his wife's hand as they rightly shine with delight at their daughter's hard work, and yes, her pride

(Fade to tour!)