v.
my wish finally came true.
mother quickly approached the car.
she didn't seem very spirited when she came into the car as she usually is.
not a single peep came out of her mouth as we drove home.
i would've asked why she was so hushed, but no words could escape my mouth.
i continued staring out the window;
nothing coming from me either.

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