Hello, you've reached Penelope's voicemail. I can't pick up right now so please leave a message. *beep*

"Uh... Hi, Penny, I know I've said this in the past 30 something voicemails I left but, yeah. I just wanted to make sure you're alright. Call me back when you can, yeah?"

I sighed before hanging up.

I rubbed my face, trying to make the worry lines go away.

I've been sitting on this same, worn out swing in the backyard of Adam's house for the past 30 minutes, trying ...