Every Time You Go Away

In "Every Time You Go Away" by Beth Harbison, Willa grapples with grief over her late husband Ben as she returns to their dilapidated beach house in Ocean City, Maryland, intending to sell it. As she confronts her memories and Ben's ghostly presence, she invites her young son Jamie, along with her best friend Kristin and Kristin’s daughter Kelsey, to join her for a final summer retreat. Together, they uncover buried emotions and relationships, helping Willa seek closure while attempting to reconnect with Jamie in a poignant journey of healing and family.