Grayson walked purposefully toward the elevator as everyone stared. Then he hit the button, when he heard steps coming up fast behind him. He turned around and saw that it was Ari. He turned back toward the elevator, turning his back to her. “Go back to your family.”

She pulled on his arm and turned him around, forcing him to look at her. “You are my family!”

He shook his head. “Family comes from years of bonding and acceptance.” He nodded toward the direction of ...