Julian called when work changed a visit.

Maya told me when she needed to reschedule.

I learned that a postponed afternoon was not a disappearance if somebody told me what was happening.

I also learned to avoid turning every late message into the beginning of a search.

Once, Julian said he would call after work and did not ring until later than I expected.

My hand reached for the phone three times.

When he called, I told him plainly that I had been worried.