Brenda sat beside Gavin and put an arm around him.

I watched Toby set the damaged chain aside.

Nobody needed to make a speech or demand forgiveness.

Walter had acknowledged his mistake, and the boys had heard him.

Before leaving, we checked the emergency exit together.

The shop owner showed us the first-aid supplies and the list of volunteers authorized to supervise repairs.

Keisha confirmed that the donations would be accounted for and that families could request assistance without having their circumstances advertised.

On the drive home, Toby said he hadn’t realized how much a proper workshop required.