Zoe- Present Day Eero had taken a red-eye flight to Charleston the night before. It was the last flight allowed into the city since the governor had issued evacuation orders for the impending hurricane. I had dropped off Easton after breakfast at Dunkin' Donuts, per his request. Although I had sent Eero a dozen pictures of Easton and me, I found myself feeling anxious with him gone. It was the first time we had been separated since the morning he met Easton, a mere four weeks ago. In that short time, he had seamlessly integrated himself into our lives as a father and a partner. When I told him I loved him last night, it had been a spontaneous response, but it was the truth. I truly love him. The flight to Philadelphia had been quick, and upon arrival, I had expected to rent a vehicle for

