“I brought his extra-thick socks,” Michael said.

“The forecast says it’ll drop below freezing tonight.”

“I already turned on the hall heater,” Travis said.

“He’ll be plenty warm in that back bedroom.”

Michael set the heavy overnight bag down on the hardwood.

He noticed a shiny ring of brass keys lying on the edge of the kitchen counter.

A silver house key hung from the metal ring right next to a black truck remote.

“Are those his keys?” Michael asked under his breath.