Part I: There's a new dynamic in the group now that Sarah's got a BFF. Tensions rise, and Emily feels herself changing for the worst.
Part II: Just when things seem to start coming together for Emily and Sarah, a tragedy strikes. One of the twins mu...
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Having had blown up at Calvin and Mia over text for trying to visit me everyday, I could say I had thought it was one of them (if not both) knocking.
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When I opened the door, I was caught off guard by the sudden embrace of my mom. I immediately stiffened at her touch, completely tense within her hugging and sobbing.
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I couldn't tell how any of this could be real, but I let my shoulders fall loose, just for the moment. No actual warmth emitted from the embrace. I still felt the empty coldness of a metal wall in a freezer within my body.
Initially, that feeling became intolerable, with the unbearable chill never going away, no matter how much I tried to make it. After this week, it remained at the same level, but I'd somewhat neutralized myself to it.
After a few moments, she let go.
Behind her, my dad and little sister stood. Rosie clung to our dad, looking as if she were going to break down at any second.
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