“I’ll call back later,” Alex offered. “I know it’s the middle of the day.” “Call anytime,” her grandma said. “We miss you, Alex. You are all of our dreams.” Alex tried to smile. Her parents, her grandma, they were so easy with their love. They made it easy for her too. And yet—as she said her goodbye, as she promised to call back soon, she couldn’t help but feel a little afraid, a little overwhelmed. Her whole family—so many of their hopes rested on Alex’s shoulders.
