Synopsis

They were brought together by a shared case: siblings whose parents lay dead, discovered after the teens unearthed a long-held secret. As they worked, a quiet understanding grew between them. Maureen often wondered if Annabeth's life held a comfort she lacked – the warmth of a family to return to. Annabeth, in turn, sometimes envied Maureen’s capacity for connection, the burden of sole responsibility lifted by familial ties. In the quiet moments, they admitted to each other that they occ