The first day of school left the girls feeling adrift, worlds apart from the familiar rhythm of their lives. Meanwhile, Lucas began his studies, and Lori and Dave celebrated two decades of shared history.

She yearned to leave cancer behind, but the path was far from simple. Meanwhile, Katie struggled to maintain equilibrium amidst a bewildering array of demands.

Katie sought out avenues for leadership, while Jennifer prepared for an evening out.

Alexa was resolute in her pursuit of a driver's license.

A familiar warmth bloomed in her chest at the sight of him, yet a deeper understanding settled within her – that today, Spencer’s needs outweighed her own. Katie spearheaded a food drive, while Dave embraced the holiday season with unrestra…

She poured every ounce of herself into the competition, unknowingly placing a burden on those around her – and upon herself. Meanwhile, Lucas contemplated his own path forward.

A sense of unease settled upon her; a persistent feeling of things blurring, of boundaries dissolving. The lines between her world and Spencer’s seemed to soften, threatening to merge into something altogether unfamiliar. She struggled to …

To distract herself from the looming SATs, Lori took Jennifer miniature golfing. It was a small act of kindness, a way to offer respite from the pressure. Lori had a knack for bringing people together; it wasn't surprising, then, that she …