Chapter 5 — An Operational Procedure

As I sat there with the pattern laid out in front of me, a text arrived from Solomon.

If Theo’s still coughing tomorrow morning, I’ll have my mom come over again.

You shouldn’t miss work.

I had received a hundred texts like it over the years, and had read every one of them as the thoughtfulness of a supportive husband.

I read this one, now, with new eyes, and it did not sound thoughtful at all.