Dave was traveling, his parents were gone and so were mine. I was the option. And you know what? It went totally fine. Colin made it to and from school safely. Just as I knew he would. 
Dave and I talked and I am getting the key fab for school back from his mom, so when he travels, Colin and I will stay home and I will take him. 
Things are finally returning to normal - after all of this time. Colin and I can have a normal life, finally. 
Finally. 
 
