RIVER

I tossed and turned all night, and when morning light finally came, I got up to get water. The screen of my phone is still glowing with my father’s text. I had not responded because I didn't know what the right words were supposed to be.

‘Great,” I replied and tossed my phone to the couch.

Elsie gets out and looks at me. “Looks like you didn't get much sleep."

I picked up my phone and showed her the text. “What do I do?" I asked, trying to suppress my panic.

“Tell him the ...