It was the crazy after-dinner hour. It had been raining. There was still enough time before bed for a war to escalate, and we were definitely hurtling towards that outcome. We headed outside for a quick bounce on the trampoline to get the crazy energy out, despite the rain.

“Smell this.” Red said as he thrust a flower on my face. I inhaled the delicious scent. For the first time that evening a smile cracked my face.