Annika’s family had shown up less than 24 hours ago, yet she was fast approaching her limit with their overbearing intervention tactics. From an early age, she realized her family’s methods were unacceptable to her, which was the very reason she decided to break away from them when it was time for her to venture out on her own. Although Annika knew to expect her family’s behavior to an extent, it still proved to be quite a challenge to accept anyone other than herself taking the reins over her life. It was cathartic to exert a degree of control over her situation after feeling as though she was back to square one with the Silvertons. Annika had volunteered to drive to the police station, but Hunter insisted she should conserve her energy for their meeting with Sadie. They arrived at their
