Adam’s still picking at items and boxes when Richie shows up, attention pulled away when Dog barks as the animal watches Richie approach the house. He boy doesn’t even have time to say much before Richie speaks, offering him a suggestion that sounds a lot better than packing or dealing with a house that feels too empty.

“Comics sound good.” The younger boy replies, with a faint smile. “Already took a lot of mine to the new place.”