A concerned neighbor checked on my activity in the building's storeroom. As it was me doing the activity, I was curtly reminded to make sure I lock the door, to which I replied equally as curtly, "I will."
Less than 15 minutes later, I found myself sitting on the steps, talking with this same individual. Who quickly became a friend, who somehow, reminded me of myself so much... I actually thought I was talking to myself. Over an hour and a half. Other neighbors came and went, always walking around us... as we were blocking the pathway/stairs.
A man, 60-ish, behind on rent and a few other bills, about to have eviction proceedings initiated. Asked me if I needed some furniture. He was in the medical field, although not a Nurse. Similar life story though. I listened to his story. The struggles and the problems. I asked questions. Received his answers.
It was as we were parting, that I... well, it suddenly struck me.
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