Christopher drives me home to gather an overnight bag. Thankfully he respected my wishes and stayed in the car while I quickly gathered my things. I throw in a random outfit and stuff toiletries into a small bag to take with me. I barely pay attention to what I'm grabbing, too nervous about making him wait too long in the car. I walk downstairs with the bag slung over my shoulder, and I scream "I'm staying with a friend tonight, Mom!"

I almost escape, but my mom peeks her head around the corner with Evie slung on her hip. My mom is wearing an apron with a bikini on it-...