was uncomfortable with Marcus.
He had spent his entire life being the man who helped everyone else.
Receiving help was new.
Marcus understood.
He gave him space.
By the end of the first week, the two of them were discussing the house.
The floors David had installed.
The windows he had reframed.
The walls he had replastered.
Marcus had done renovation work before becoming a caregiver, so he asked real questions.
David came alive talking about it.
On Monday night, I slept seven hours.
Seven.
When I woke up, I
