Carter quickly makes a cup of tea for me and joins me at the large island in the kitchen while we wait for Vivienne to finish with her son. He points out the pantry and another door that I’m surprised to learn is another small apartment that he and Julie share. Nicholas’s main floor is so large, I can’t imagine how much more remains up the stairs that I saw in the foyer. How much space can one man possibly need?

“Carter, Kenzie,” Vivienne enters the kitchen.

“Dr. Parker, can I get you something to drink? Tea, coffee—“ Carter offers.

“No thank you Carter.  I can’t stay long, I’m scheduled...