“Just taking a minute?” “Yeah,” I say on a weighted exhale. “Yeah, a minute that’s turned into quite a few.” “Is there anything I can do to help?” she offers. I think about my answer twice before saying, “I need to make a phone call but can’t get myself to press the button. Could you do it for me?” Her nod is instant. She bounces a step toward me and holds out her hand. “You’ve got it, babe.”
