YOUR SISTER TOLD YOU TO HIDE IN THE ATTIC AND NOT TELL YOUR HUSBAND—THEN YOU FOUND THE PASSPORTS UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS

looks older.

Of course he does.

His hair is grayer at the temples. His face is thinner. The calm is still there, but it no longer looks polished. It looks like something worn down by consequence. He does not hug Noah.

He does not ask.

He simply stands and says, “Hi, Noah.”

Noah studies him for a moment.

Then he says, “Hi, Caleb.”

The name lands in the room.continue reading …