Two years later, as I stepped out of Manhorne Airport with my suitcase in tow, I was met with a sense of familiarity in the air.

I had left Manhorne alone, but after two years, I returned with Tim by my side. The research project had been completed, and the hospital gave me two months off, so I decided to return to Manhorne.

There was something I needed to finish off here—a proper farewell.

"Nina!