Jonathan looked at himself in the mirror. He turned his head slightly to the side, examining his fresh haircut, trying to ignore his pounding heart.

His parents had landed about three hours ago. The airport took a little while to get through, and then it was a two-hour drive. They were due any minute now.

Jonathan knew that he was happy now, happier than he had ever been. But part of that happiness was something he could never share with his ...