I had once grown a whole garden.

I’d given up gardening after moving in with Daniel because Sloan said soil attracted insects and ruined the patio furniture.

Now I had three bright green leaves and a pot no one could take from me.

I called my pulmonary specialist, arranged follow-up visits, and set reminders on my own phone.

I changed passwords, updated the address for my bank and medical records, and listed Marcus as an emergency contact with his permission.

No one task was dramatic.