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The rest of Tatum's trip to Chicago was a blur. Explaining her decision to Niko had been painful, but not nearly as painful as the repeat trips to the hospital and the lack of progress for Michael. Tatum had never expected that getting on the plane would feel like a relief, but despite her regret at leaving her family during this very difficult time, there was a part of her that was comforted by the thought of returning to the place that she knew was becoming home.