Weary from a long shift at the hospital, Claire Fisher unlocks the door to her apartment. Instead of relief at finally being home, however, she feels trepidation. A grueling day of work is nothing in comparison to dealing with the surly sixteen-year-old waiting at home.

“Hi, honey,” she says, trying as always to pretend as though she and Travis are working from a clean slate.

Travis removes his attention from the TV just long enough to grunt a hello at her.

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