She gave it to June.

Inside she had written: I’m sorry I didn’t come knock.

Your dad fixed my gate last spring.

He made sure it would close so you couldn’t run into the road.

I hope you know there are people on this street who care about you.

June read it aloud only after Ashley asked.

The little girl traced the drawing of a yellow sun Denise had made at the bottom.

“That’s like Daddy’s coat,” she said.