ROBYN “Hello?” I was trying to text Mom when I accidentally answered an unknown number. I knew someone was listening from the other line, but I kept saying hello, and nobody answered. I hung up the call and continued typing a message. I also received a text message at Piper’s apartment, asking how I was. ROBYN: Mom, we’re in Malta. Piper is with us. Can I bring you something from here? Italy has good food. I was thinking of getting you cheese and wine. How are you? I love you. I hit 'send' and slipped my phone back into my bag. “Spade?” “Yup. I’m right here, baby,” he drawled. How many endearments did he have to call me? I couldn’t help but smile as I walked to the sitting area. He and Piper were working on something on the laptop. “How about this one?” Piper was pointing at someth

