THE DONOR

Since Jimi’s full isolation would begin in just a few days, I decided to swing by Flávia’s house one last time to grab a few more clothes. I had to be quick—Simone had an appointment soon after, and Flávia was at the hotel.

I packed a suitcase with the rest of Jimi’s things, then slipped into the other room for some comfortable pieces of my own and a pair of sneakers. I took a deep breath and glanced around—the closet, the en-suite bathroom, the sheer luxury of it all. It ...