In the back row sat Terrence, Andrew’s coworker.

He spoke only once.

“Andrew helped fix my car last winter when I couldn’t afford a mechanic,” he said.

“He refused money.

I used to think that meant he was doing fine.

Next time I won’t assume.”

Afterward, Natalie stepped into the cool air.

Her phone showed a message from Aunt Helen: Ashley had made a card for the first responders.