Under early morning gray clouds, Aurelie and Tobin made their way to their cars.

Aurelie opened her car’s back door and Tobin put her suitcase inside.

“It’s just a week,” Tobin said, his voice low. “I’ll see you soon.”

Aurelie turned and was enveloped in a deep hug.

“I know,” she whispered. “I wish you could be there.”

Tobin kissed her forehead and released her from his arms, “I’ll check in with you once I’m at the ...