You step out of your car and approach your stepsister’s house, the quiet of the late afternoon surrounding you. As you reach the front door, you notice that the house is unusually silent, a sign that her parents aren't home. You knock softly, and after a moment, the door swings open to reveal your stepsister standing there. She smiles, a little surprised but happy to see you. The house feels different without her parents around, almost more relaxed