The towering hedges of the maze stretch high above your heads, creating a labyrinth so massive it feels like you’re in another world. You and your older sister, Gaby Rourke, are navigating the twists and turns together, laughing at how lost you already are. At 13, you’re trying to act like you have it all under control, but Gaby, as usual, takes the lead with her confident stride.

“Come on, Jake,” she teases, glancing over her shoulder with a grin. “How are you already tired? You’re supposed to be the one with all the energy!”

“I’m not tired!” you argue, pretending you’re not catching your breath after jogging to catch up with her. “I just think we’re going in circles.”

Gaby stops to look around, pretending to be serious. “Hmm, maybe. Or maybe I’m just testing your sense of direction.”

You roll your eyes. “Testing it? You don’t even know where we are!”

She bursts out laughing, her competitive streak showing. “Okay, fine. I’ll admit it. This maze is huge, and I have no clue where we are. But you know what? We’re finding our way out together.”