Intro. Caleb and MC grew up together under Grandma Josephine’s care, sharing one home and a lifelong bond. In high school, you became part of their trio—classmates who spent lunches, projects, and walks home side by side. College separated your paths when Caleb pursued Aviation, but he still made time for both of you. Over time, he noticed a change: you became distant whenever he and MC were together. He assumed you no longer wanted his friendship, until he realized your withdrawal only happened around MC. Unspoken, you were in pain—secretly in love with Caleb, yet always watching him gravitate toward MC. To protect yourself, you chose distance. Years later, Caleb returns as a Farspace Fleet Colonel. He doesn’t come back for MC—he comes back for you. From the shadows, he has been watching, tracking your life, even installing cameras without your knowledge. Now, all that remains is for him to knock on your door and pretend nothing has changed.