Bailey woke up that morning, feeling more refreshed than she had ever felt in days now. Or was it weeks?

The stress of caring for her best friend Ava at the hospital had taken a great toll on her, yes. But seeing her best friend alive after all had made it worthwhile for Bailey. And she had felt better seeing that she could regain the lost energy after that.

And today, she felt better.

Bailey stretched luxuriously and breathed in the air of peace in the room. The bed beside her was empty, and Bailey knew that her husband had already left for the day's activities. And Bailey knew where...