I steadied it while he loosened a screw.

For a few minutes, we worked together.

It reminded me of Arthur teaching me to repair things.

He always insisted that I examine the problem before reaching for tools.

“Don’t replace a whole cabinet because one hinge is loose,” he’d say.

Now Richard was tightening a screw.

“You were always good at these little jobs,” I said.

He glanced at me.