After brunch, Amelia phoned Kate and they decided to meet at Kate’s house for a quick lunch then they would go to the beach after. It would be better to go a little later in the day so that the sun would not be so harsh on their skins. Amelia was prepping her things when she received a message from Clark asking if Mark is at home. She replied that he was and Clark said he would be on his way soon. She smiled, grateful that she would get to see him before she left for Kate's. Amelia placed her folded beach towel in her beach bag and stopped to think for a moment. She decided to go check on her brother and try to see if there was any way she can soften the situation for her boyfriend. She paused outside his bedroom door and then gave a hesitant knock. She would usually barge in but, she

