Grace We get to the party and I burst into the house. It’s familiar. No games. No killers. No death. Mom beams at me and I smile back. They’ve been home for awhile now. They still don’t buy the story we sold but we’re not changing it. Henry and Sydney go to the kitchen and Brennan and I head outside to see dad. “Hey guys. Thought you’d be late.” He jokes. “Henry didn’t want to come.” I shrug. “No kidding.” Dad laughs. “Don’t take it personal.” Brennan adds making my dad smile. We all sit down and eat the food dad cooked and talk about college plans. I’m so excited. I already put in to room with Sydney. Henry was upset it wasn’t one big dorm for both genders. Such a guy. They’re not there yet. At least I don’t think they are. Bryce’s death hit us all a little differently. I d

