He simply got out in the rain, made sure I was okay, and waited until I confirmed the tow truck was coming.
Only after we were driving did he ask, « Did Mark know where you were? »
« Yes. »
His hands tightened around the steering wheel.
« He wouldn’t come? »
« He’s at Kevin’s. »
Richard was quiet.
Then I said, « He told me to call someone who cares. »
Richard looked at me once before returning his eyes to the road.
He didn’t say another word until we reached my house.