"I'm so proud of you Katie," Lincoln says, pulling me into a tight hug, "or should I say, Doctor Sato."

"I like the sound of that," I grin proudly.

Four years for my Bachelor's degree, two years for my Masters, and five years for my Doctorate. It's been a long ride and I'm proud of my title. My elaborate doctoral regalia looks a little bizarre compared to my plain black gown and cap I had at my first graduation seven years ago. I decide to take it off and quickly put it into the car trunk, it's getting very hot and heavy in the May afternoon.

As we walk back to the graduation festivities in the university's main outdoor square, Ray finds us.

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