Eric noticed Hazel, who had been staring across the street, not far from where they were standing. She looked expressionless but seemed to be focusing intently on something. She didn't even notice the coffee in her hand.

“What's wrong?” Eric asked.

Hazel pointed directly at someone walking unsteady steps along the sidewalk. Eric was sure the man was drunk.

“He looks like James,” Hazel said.

Instantly, Eric also focused his gaze and realized she was right. The man walking in a daze was indeed James. His appearance was disheveled, and his face looked sad.

He didn't say it, but Eric knew from Hazel's gaze that she was worried about James....