The Tail End of the Trip
As the days ticked by, the realization that her expansive six-month sojourn was nearing its conclusion began to settle in for Adrienne. With just a handful of weeks separating her from her homeland, she was soaking up every moment, relishing the final chapters of her grand adventure. In her mind, the only thing that might precipitate an early communication from work would be an emergency or some significant event at the precinct.