Acting on instinct, he offered her a place to stay—not in his house, but in the unused garage out back.
It was cluttered, neglected, and had a small room inside.
Dorothy, weary from bouncing between shelters, gratefully accepted. For Henry, it was a simple gesture—an act of compassion he hoped might bring her some relief.
At first, Henry’s girlfriend Sandra was uneasy about the arrangement, but Henry’s trust in Dorothy didn’t waver.
Within a day, Dorothy began quietly transforming the space—cleaning, organizing, and creating a sense of order. When Henry checked in, he was taken aback.