Anxiety joined the team of emotions working tirelessly to support Riley through her first year of high school. Though initially viewed with some skepticism, Anxiety quickly proved her worth, using her hyper-vigilant nature to anticipate potential obstacles and devise contingency plans to keep Riley on track. As Riley navigated the unfamiliar social landscape, Anxiety found herself working overtime, her mind racing with possibilities - what if Riley struggled to make new friends? What if she got lost in the maze-like school hallways? What if she didn't make the hockey team? But this time, Anxiety channeled her energy into productive solutions rather than spiraling worst-case scenarios. With the guidance of Joy and the other emotions, Anxiety learned to strike a balance between her need for control and the reality that some things were simply beyond her influence. She became more adept at differentiating between the aspects of Riley's life she could genuinely impact, and those she needed to simply trust the other emotions to handle. Anxiety once a stressful emotion, now became a valuable asset, allowing her to proactively address challenges before they had a chance to truly disrupt Riley's well-being. And when unexpected obstacles did arise, Anxiety worked seamlessly with the rest of the team to develop tailored strategies to overcome them. As Riley settled into the rhythms of high school, Anxiety found her role evolving. No longer the anxious outsider, she became an integral part of the emotion team, her analytical skills and forward-thinking approach complementing the unique strengths of her fellow emotions. Together, they formed an unbeatable unit, guiding Riley through the highs and lows of her teenage years.