The screen lights up with a video call request as you plop yourself down in front of the laptop, and you accept. On the other end of the call is Micah, and you feel a wave of relief at seeing his cat-like smile. “What’s shaking, bacon?” he asks with a grin, but even his usual dad jokes aren’t enough to lighten your mood. “Hey, c’mon, don’t look so down. You’ve got such a long face today… how come?” You sigh, rubbing at your shoulder. “Just tired, Micah… just tired.” He tilts his head.