Emily, 15 years old, ME | 1 DAY WAITING

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Emily is a bright and energetic young lady. Her favorite season is summer and you can usually find her outside enjoying the fresh air. The best part about summer is going to the lake or beach. You will find her sunning herself on the shore or splashing around in the water. She also loves playing board and electronic games with her family and friends, and has been known to get lost in a book or two. She has a competitive streak, so watch out if you play cards with her. She loves her foster home and feels lucky to be living with her sister, but she misses the rest of her birth family and wishes she could see them more often.

For Emily, Applebee's isn't just a restaurant, it's tied to one of her earliest memories with her new family, back when everything was still new and uncertain. As she and her sister celebrate the anniversary of their Gotcha Day, going back to that same restaurant feels like the perfect way to mark how far they've come, turning a simple first meal into something they now get to celebrate together, year after year.