By Jenny Swift Copyright ©2026 The crunch of dry leaves under the tires signaled that civilization was now behind them. Julian was driving while Marcus, in the passenger seat, flipped through the music, looking for something relaxing. In the back, Emma and Susan shared a blanket, laughing as they watched the forests roll by. The four of them had known each other since college; it was one of those friendships that had stood the test of time like few others. The log cabin welco