After receiving the news, we went back to the hotel packed our belongings, and got on a plane just a few hours later. Kade seemed to grow more and more distant the closer we got to home. The entire ride back from the airport was silent.

Nick, Chris, Angie, and Carissa were all on the front porch awaiting our arrival. Climbing out of the car to retrieve our bags, Kade took off toward the porch, leaving me alone at the back. Taking a small breath, I popped the trunk closed before ...