Catching a Match: A Prequel to When the Flame Goes Out

Brina has never felt more alive. The apartment is spotless, the laundry is done, and she's finally channeling her boundless energy into the ultimate gift for her husband: a sprawling, immersive D&D campaign. After months of feeling muted and gray, the world is suddenly vibrant again. She's sharper, faster, and more productive than she's been in years. She is finally the "super-mom" she always knew she could be.

But this isn't a recovery. It's a collision. She thought she could outrun her Bip...