Driving home, I thought about how love could include doubts, regrets, laughter, and the courage to keep asking questions.

I found that more comforting than pretending any of us had done everything perfectly.

PART 17

The final letter surfaced in a simple white envelope tucked into the back of Chloe’s notebook.

It was addressed to Paige, not me.

She brought it to the Lantern House and asked if I would sit with her while she read it.

Dear Bossy Sister, it began.

Please be bossy about something that matters.