Getting out of the airport, they stood together for a moment, taking in the familiar air of LA.
Damon looked at his friends, a smile spreading across his face. "Alright, before I go running off to Vic, I'm going to see my mom. Haven't seen her in more than a month," he said, scratching the back of his head, a touch of emotion slipping through. He really had missed her.
The others nodded in understanding. They each had their own things to take care of now that they were back.
Even Joey, who looked both relieved and a little stressed, had to face the mountain of work waiting for him at college.
Ash clapped Damon on the back. "Go see her, man. We'll catch up later."
Svetlana smiled softly. "Give her a hug from all of us," she said, her eyes warm.
Damon agreed, feeling very thankful for the friends who had turned into family.
He climbed into an Uber of his own, feeling a bit guilty as Ash once again stepped up to cover the fare.