William hadn't expected that Maria's father also lived on East 62nd Street. It must be fate, he thought.
Over the past few days, William had become acquainted with his neighbors.
The old district was bustling with life and full of warmth. Most of its inhabitants were elderly folks living alone, though sometimes you'd see grandparents with their grandchildren. Their own children might only visit once a week or even once a month, underscoring the saying that sometimes neighbors can be closer than distant relatives. People got along well, and neighbors would readily help each other out in times of need.
William remembered the old man who lived opposite him was named Theo Hughes. Theo would set up a small stand on the street and sell hot dogs after picking up his young granddaughter from kindergarten.
Speaking of Theo Hughes's granddaughter, William recalled he once called her Amy. She must be Maria's daughter.
