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Emily smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners. "I could ask you the same thing," she said. "But I think I know. I think you're here to get away from it all, just like I am."

It was her sister, Emily.

The incident at the beach had brought them together, but it was the work of healing and understanding that would keep them connected. And as they walked into the fading light, Vanessa knew that no matter what lay ahead, they'd face it together, as family. vanessa+marie+the+beach+incident+family+the+work

"Vanessa," Emily said, her voice husky from the saltwater. "It's been a long time." Emily smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners

Vanessa hadn't seen Emily in years. They'd grown up together, but as adults, they'd drifted apart. Emily had always been the wild child, the one who'd taken risks and pushed boundaries. Vanessa had been the more cautious one, the one who'd stayed close to home and built a stable life. I think you're here to get away from it all, just like I am