I arrange to meet my brothers at Tim’s house. His wife and kids went out with…I forget which brother’s wife and kids. Or maybe they’re all together, talking about us. I’m not ready to meet the whole crew just yet. I’m on edge just at the idea of this.

He told me to be here at 6, which left me with an awkward time gap after training. I try unsuccessfully not to fill it with thoughts of Lucy, so eventually I park down the block from Tim’s address and call my mom. ...