There are two mechanics in Athens. Yet another one of the 4,724 reasons I want to escape this town.

Adrian is the first to arrive in the auditorium for Salem’s pinning ceremony. So, she texts all of us where she is saving seats.

Though they attempt to keep their excitement and celebrating to a minimum, we get many stares as they welcome me when I arrive in the auditorium. They even fight a tear or two when I hug each friend. I’ve been away too long. It seems surreal that ...