The next morning came all too soon. Seth set the alarm, determined not to miss even one moment with Briana while she was still there. The alarm rang just before sunrise and he jumped out of bed, showered, and quickly dressed, then headed out to the living room to watch television and wait for Briana to wake.

"Good morning, Seth," Briana said from the kitchen, holding the coffee pot. "Would you like a cup of coffee?"

"Yes, but let me get it for you," Seth said, trying to ...