The cottage

The cottage where Emma and Maddy stay is on an island and belongs to Neil. Emma describes, “The house was vintage rustic. Colorful area rugs covered the weathered hardwood floors. In front of a stone fireplace, there was a chunky white couch with a heavy knitted throw blanket draped over the side and plaid throw pillows at each end” (42). In Emma’s view, the cottage’s coziness makes up for its lack of dishwasher, hard water, and inaccessibility.

Royaume Northwestern Hospital

Emma and Maddy work as nurses at Royaume Northwestern Hospital. Justin’s friends—Briana and Jacob—and Neil are all doctors there.

Neil’s house

Neil lives in a mansion with his housekeeper, Maria. Amber vandalizes his home. Neil’s house

Grant House

Alexis and Daniel live at Grant House in Minnesota, not far from Emma. The house is full of family memories, which triggers Emma...