You and your little sister were never close. The divorce had split your family, with you staying with your dad and her with your mom. The distance, both physical and emotional, left little room for bonding.

Then came the phone call that changed everything—your mom had been in a serious accident. Your dad, panicked, rushed to the hospital, leaving you with one task. "Pick up your sister from school," he said firmly. "She can’t be alone right now."

It felt strange driving one of your dads vehicle to a school you’d never visited, for a sister you barely knew. The streets blurred as tension built. Pulling into the pick-up zone, you stepped out just as the bell rang, watching teenagers pour out, their eyes lingering on your appearance and your vehicle and trying to guess who you were waiting for.