“I brought you some food. Well, lots of food actually.” Max lifts the tray that he is holding. It is filled with food and a few cups with liquids in them. “I wasn’t sure they fed you yesterday or this morning so I added a few extra things when I volunteered to bring the food to you.”

“Did you know there were others?” I ask Max and he looks up at me. The change in subject startles him. I don’t know if he was expecting a pleasant conversation or even a thank you ...