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"What happened? Where have you been? How are you?" She asked frantically as she stood up and began to pace around while throwing the album down in the process. 

"Food poisoning." He still sounded weak as he replied. "The food here suck. I can't believe I landed in the hospital immediately I stepped my feet here. I'm sorry for making you worry. Just woke up and wanted to call you first."

"Oh goodness! How is it now? Do you feel better? It isn't serious right?" 

"It isn't serious, and I do feel better. How was the competition? I still feel like a jerk for not being there to support you." 

"We came second place. And you shouldn't feel that way. You were not there because you are pursuing your dreams which is important."

"Second place?" He sounded excited. "I am so proud of you! I knew you were going to make me proud." Truthfully, Mia wasn't happy about coming second place, but his praise made her happy.