Andrew, still recovering, received a grocery voucher delivered without a camera crew.

On the back was a handwritten message: For the next time you need help before the problem gets bigger.

He almost put it aside from habit.

Then he thought of the unopened letter beneath the dresser lining and called Helen.

“Someone gave me this,” he said.

“I don’t know how to accept it.”

“Start by saying thank you,” she answered.

He did.