A thick stack of oil change receipts and car wash coupons spilled onto the floor.

I sighed and began gathering the small square papers into a neat pile.

I reached into the back of the glovebox to tuck the receipts away.

My fingers brushed against a small, loose object sitting right behind the thick leather owner’s manual.

I pulled it out and opened my hand.

It was a green infant pacifier.

The soft silicone nipple was slightly cloudy from use.

The hard green plastic shield was worn at the edges.