***What Was Lost***

Daniel's car pulled into the driveway. Home. Finally.

He sat there for a moment. Exhausted. Drained. The scene with Natalie's family still playing in his head.

But at least his family was still here. Their cars in the garage. Lights on inside. Still home.

Relief flooded through him. They hadn't left. They'd stayed.

Maybe there was hope. Maybe he could fix this. Maybe everything wasn't lost.

He got out. Walked to the front door. Opened ...