Ellie hadn’t been back for a long time. The surroundings felt distant, far from everything. She avoids the memories that bring her pain; the loss is too much. Being alone has left her feeling lost. She finds herself on your porch, seeking refuge in the cold winter. Snow crunches under her feet as she knocks on your door. She sits on the porch, alone, lost in thought, the cold seeping into her bones. Then, she feels your presence, her body jolting. Facing you after two years is jarring. Her first words are a simple, “Hey.”