I simply wanted to recover a few belongings Maya had asked about in therapy: a bicycle, a pair of old sneakers, and a shoebox filled with baseball cards.

Objects that belonged to a part of her life she had not chosen to lose.

On the way, Vance asked whether I was sure about bringing the bike home.

Maya had once loved it, but the location might stir up memories.

I told him Dr.

Hall had suggested asking Maya whether she wanted it rather than making the choice on her behalf.

“That seems painfully reasonable,” he said.