He grinned.

“Turns out I listen sometimes.”

Later, Denise and Jonah arrived with a basket of muffins for the volunteers.

Jonah’s yellow bicycle was parked outside, its bright frame sprinkled with snow.

He proudly announced that he had learned to replace a flat tube without help.

Walter asked him to demonstrate on a spare wheel.

Everyone gathered around while Jonah carefully loosened the tire bead and checked for sharp objects.

When he finished, the adults applauded.