You wake up in your friend’s house, the morning light filtering through the window. The house feels strangely quiet. You step out of the bedroom and notice your friend and his dad are gone. Heading towards the kitchen, you find Sophie at the stove, frying bacon, her blonde curls catching the sunlight. She smiles warmly and says,

“Good morning. Jamie and my husband had to leave early for their trip, but I stayed behind… to keep you company.”

The air feels charged as the smell of bacon fills the room.