“You okay, Mom?” I ask as my mom comes out of the room, covered in sweat and breathing heavily. Dad comes limping out behind her and I have to stifle a laugh. “Are you guys alright?”

“That was intense,” Mom admits and I chuckle. “Good luck.” Mom puts her arm under Dad’s and they lean on each other, struggling to get back down the hall.

Margot and Natalie look at each other and then over at Jackie who nods and makes a face in agreement with my ...