She asked Elena about bus options and spoke with her supervisor about adjusting her shift.

The hospital was willing to give her a more predictable schedule because she’d proved reliable during her first month.

Ruth helped her find a community program that offered refurbished bicycles, though winter weather made cycling difficult with Sophie.

Nathaniel offered to help buy a replacement vehicle.

Hannah thanked him and asked if they could look at a small, dependable used car rather than anything expensive.

“I don’t want something I can’t afford to insure or maintain,” she said.