Keene Valley, NY

As soon as I stepped foot inside Chloe and Trent's house, Abby threw herself into my arms. I caught her and buried my face against her neck. She smelled like home, and I inhaled deeply, letting her familiar warmth seep into me.

"I was so worried," she whispered and hugged me a little tighter.

"I'm okay," I said and eased her away so I could see her face.

She had dark lines under her bloodshot eyes. I frowned. Clearly, ...