The family

The World

Joaquin

Sixteen, the front seat.

“Joaquin had always known the rules of being the oldest: be strong, stay calm, protect your sisters, don’t cry.”

Bridget

Fifteen, the backseat.

“Her hoodie hood was pulled up like armor…”

Scarlet

Fifteen, the middle seat.

“Scarlet loved both her parents desperately, and that desperation lived in her constant need for connection…”