When Crystal heard the news, she sat up straight and pushed herself off the couch. Nathan was taken aback for a moment, but as soon as he realized that she was about to leave, he scrambled to his feet to stop her. Before he knew what was happening, though, she had picked up a pair of scissors. “Stay back,” she warned.

“What are you doing?” Nathan took a step forward but froze when she pressed the blades in deep enough to draw blood. “Don’t hurt yourself,” he cried. “Just tell me ...