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It’s been a year since Artemis last competed, following the now-infamous altercation with a rival Caelie Rivers that temporarily sidelined figure skating’s biggest star.

Was punching someone the ideal response? Probably not.

Did Rivers allegedly sabotage Artemis’ skates and insult her family? Also... allegedly yes.

One thing is certain: the ice hasn’t felt the same without her.

Artemis remains one of the sport’s most beloved athletes. Not because she’s perfect, but because she’s unapologetically herself. No fake smiles. No carefully crafted persona. Just talent, honesty, and enough sarcasm to freeze an arena.

So here’s our question:

When are you coming home, Ice Princess? We miss you!

two

. . .

Flying on Ice

“If you get too close,

what happens next…

that’s on you.” — A

Then

One of the many books hidden inside Dad’s library taught me something interesting.

Jellyfish don’t have brains.

At first, I thought that sounded sad and so very tragic.

Then I thought about it a little longer.

Maybe it’s actually a blessing.

No thoughts.

No questions.

No expectations.

Most importantly…no confusing feelings.

It sounds…peaceful.

I wish I were one of those brainless little creatures right now. Then maybe I wouldn’t be stuck in another painfully boring appointment with Dr. Nudo.

“Artemis?”

I blink.

My brother’s psychologist sits across from me in her enormous cherry-red chair, studying me with the same concerned expression my parents and teachers always wear when they think something is broken inside of me.

I still don’t understand why.

Nothing is wrong.