*Sawyer* I’m sprawled out in the living room, the soft glow of the afternoon light filtering through the large windows, illuminating the chaotic scene around me. Riley and Rayne are on the couch, their eyes glued to the TV screen, fingers flying over their game controllers as they battle it out in some high-stakes virtual world. We started out playing a boardgame, which was rater fun, but when Aria went to start on the dinner they switched to a console, their mom allowing them to play in here instead of in the gaming room. I’m not really sure what they’re playing, but the excitement in their voices is infectious, and I can’t help but smile at their enthusiasm. Riley has already challenged me to a game when this one is done. Aria is in the open kitchen humming softly, the tantalizing a

