It was the quiet of two people learning how to remain present.
One afternoon, Logan brought Albert a folder.
“What’s this?”
Albert asked.
“The business financial plan.”
Albert raised an eyebrow.
“You’re showing me voluntarily?”
“I’m asking you to review it if you want to.”
“Do you want me to?”
“I want your opinion.
I don’t want you to feel responsible for the decision.”
Albert opened the folder.
“I can do that.”
Logan leaned back.
“I’m trying to learn the difference.”
Albert looked at his son over the top of the pages.
“That difference will serve you well.”
Outside, a group of retired teachers gathered in the courtyard for a gardening workshop.
One of them laughed as she dropped a packet of seeds, and another bent to help her gather them.
Albert watched for a moment.
Then he closed the folder.
“Stay for dinner,” he said.
