Once things had settled down on Christmas Day, Ari went into the other room with her cell phone and dialed her sister’s number.

She answered right away. “Hello?”

“Henley!” Ari said, happy to hear her voice. “How are you?”

“Ari!” Henley replied. “Where are you? Are you here?”

Ari shook her head, even though her sister couldn’t see. “No. I’m still in Estrea.”

“Oh, I thought... well... never mind.”

“What?” Ari asked, ...