This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.     To Lizzie, and all our feelings. Prologue   This was it. One last blowout to send them off to college. Well, college for Steph. Her best friend, Lissa, was off to train horses at a farm in Virginia. Steph stood to the side of the barn party, watching Lissa approach, arm in arm with her dad. Even as Steph smiled and observed her friend’s easy banter, her heart sank just for a moment as she thought back to the dismissive good-bye she’d received from her own father that afternoon, by way of an e-mail sent from his office.
