Summer arrived with heatwaves and prom excitement. My daughter Emily was weeks away from her big night, and we’d spent the afternoon dress shopping. After hours of trying on bold, sparkling gowns, she found the one—radiant and perfect. We were glowing as we left the store, until I spotted something tucked under the windshield wiper:… 
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