JOSEPH WILLIAMS Jason slipped into the office late that evening, fresh from his hospital rounds. He embodied the silent force of our organization as he was a ghostly presence. Always missed. Jason Williams wasn’t just a cornerstone of our business, he was my elder brother by a year. We started the business together, but Jason never really maintained a consistent presence. On most days, I found myself missing him. It wasn’t just about the business, it was about our bond. The elevator ride to the office was smooth. It was a calm contrast to the chaos of the afternoon’s incident. Hadn’t shared the details with Caroline, even though we’d had a video call earlier. Honestly, I was still processing it all. It had been a scene, but thankfully, it hadn’t escalated. I began to think abou

