*Sam* I sit in my trailer, the soft hum of the air conditioning barely breaking the silence that wraps around me. The faint sounds of crew members bustling outside filter in, but I shut it all out, closing my eyes and focusing on my breath. I’ve been trying to meditate more lately; it feels like the only way to find some semblance of peace amidst the chaos that’s become my life. But today, even that feels futile. My mind drifts to thoughts I can’t shake, memories of Kate flashing in and out like the flicker of a faulty light. She’s been gone for so long, yet her presence hangs in the air, thick and suffocating. I can almost hear her laughter echoing in my head, can almost feel her warm hand brushing against mine. It’s maddening, sending me spiraling into a haze of confusion and grief. I

