A Bitter Cold Summer
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Last published Wed, Sep 1, 2021
Hadley was determined to make her summer before Senior Year of college one to remember. It was her last year to be dumb and young before really becoming an adult. She had just recently gotten a job waitressing at Harry's Diner back in her hometown, she had time to spend with her sick mother and a bucket list to complete with her best friend Lillian and her boyfriend Jacob.
Mason was spending his summer doing all he could to make his dreams of graduating medical school and becoming a doctor reality. He was volunteering at the hospital, taking summer classes and also trying to have a somewhat normal social life.
When Hadley's mothers condition worsens Hadley's whole world turns upside down.
Mason starts doubting his ability to be a great doctor after seeing what all the job really entails.
Will it be a summer to remember? Or will it become One Bitter Cold Summer.
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