Spin-Off to "The Spectrum of Response" series. Set between the second and third book. [Welcome (verb) - to greet someone or something gladly or hospitably; to receive with pleasure and readiness] When Billie and Avery leave for Billie's European tour and Avery's surgery in Amsterdam, Madison and Jennifer are left behind in LA to hold everything together. But caring for Avery during her long, painful recovery isn't just about physical therapy-it's about keeping her spirit intact. Madison is the unfiltered, chaotic best friend who hides her terror behind biting jokes. Jennifer is the nurturing older girlfriend who owns the local café and seems to have it all figured out-except when it comes to her own fears of losing control. Together, they're determined to help Avery heal, even if it means confronting their own messy, beautiful love story in the process. As Avery fights to reclaim her dream of dancing, Madison and Jennifer navigate what it really means to be partners: late nights soothing nightmares, quiet breakdowns in the car after doctor's visits, and watching Billie's concerts on TikTok live like desperate fangirls. From unhinged game nights and whispered confessions to passionate arguments and gentle, overdue intimacy, this is the story of two women learning how to love each other better-even while pouring themselves into someone else's healing. Told in alternating points of view, this is a story about the kind of love that isn't always easy-but is always worth fighting for.

Second book in "The Spectrum of Response" series. [Accept (verb) - to consider something as satisfactory, reasonable, or true] Two years later, Avery Quinn and Billie Eilish are no longer just college girls with secrets - they're artists on the rise, deeply in love and chasing dreams once thought unreachable. Billie's debut album has launched her into stardom, and with a world tour on the horizon, she's ready to share her voice with millions. Avery, now a celebrated painter, has stepped out of the café and into the spotlight - her work raw, intimate, and adored. But success brings new challenges. As Billie's fame grows, Avery begins to question her own place in the world - and in Billie's. The dream of dancing again, long buried beneath trauma and time, resurfaces with aching urgency. With Billie's unwavering support, Avery must decide whether she's ready to fight for that dream - or if it's too late. Meanwhile, someone close to them is quietly unraveling. Surrounded by laughter, love, and late-night confessions, they hide a truth that's become harder to carry. Their heart is full - but not for the person it's supposed to be. Fame, healing, jealousy, and the slow ache of unspoken feelings threaten to shift the ground beneath them all. And with a familiar darkness still lurking in the shadows, this next chapter could be the one that changes everything. Because even the strongest love must weather new storms. And sometimes, the hardest person to be honest with... is yourself.