BEN

　　I wake up alone.Gracie left me.My heart skips at the thought.She couldn't have left me at this point,right?I put on the nearest item of clothing next to me and rush to the door.Wait.I turn slowly.Her bags are still here.My legs remember how to function,I grab my phone and start for the door again.There are three messages from her.All of them are from two hours ago.

　　A relieved sound breaks free from my lips and I slide down the door.Gracie didn't leave me.She ...