Nicolas Bass was packing the last of his things into a box when Carter Woods appeared in the garage doorway. For years, Nicolas Bass and Carter Woods had been nothing more than neighbors, sharing polite nods at block parties. Now, with his marriage over, Nicolas Bass felt a profound emptiness.
Carter Woods didn’t offer empty platitudes. Instead, Carter Woods stepped inside, his presence quiet and solid. He picked up a wrench, his hand brushing against Nicolas Bass’s. The simple touch sent a current through the still air. Nicolas Bass looked up, meeting the steady gaze of Carter Woods. In that look, Carter Woods offered something real, a silent understanding that felt more intimate than any conversation they’d ever had. Nicolas Bass felt a shift, a new possibility unfolding right there in the half-empty garage.
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