Preston helped the program establish a transparent budget with volunteers, but left its day-to-day decisions to Frank and the staff.

On his way out, he noticed Eli’s latest drawing taped to the wall.

It showed the bakery beneath a night sky and three stick figures holding hands.

A fourth figure stood off to one side with unusually shiny shoes.

“What’s that one supposed to be?” Preston asked.

Frank smiled.

“You, apparently.”

Preston looked at the drawing for a long time.