Sleep was a long time coming for both of us. I could almost feel Sandy's brain whirling through the possibilities, searching for a way to make everything right. I wish I had an easy answer for her, but I didn't. I had texted Paige, telling her to call me as soon as possible. She'd had a long day, though, and I wouldn't be surprised if she were already in bed.

She called the next morning, and the tremor in her voice told me she'd already heard. Paige wasn't the weepy kind, but I could hear her crying on the other end of the line. I could tell she felt like...