"More than a year," Raven says, counting back and feeling surprised that it's been so long. "Last May."

So much has changed since then and yet so much has stayed the same. She feels like she's accomplished nothing, really, still working at the same lame waitressing job and keeping secrets.

But they're getting better, she thinks, and she's met the most wonderful people. They almost, almost make up for all of the hurt. And the hate that Sean and the like feel for her. "You?"