He let them sort tools, remove old tires, and deliver finished bicycles while he handled the repairs that involved sharp equipment or tricky brakes.

They even made a small sign that read THE SECOND CHANCE WORKSHOP.

Gavin reached toward his phone and showed us a photograph.

Toby stood in the sunlight holding a bright yellow bicycle.

Beside him, a little boy wore a red helmet three sizes too large, grinning as if he had won a new car.

“I wanted to tell you,” Gavin said to Brenda.

“Especially about that day.