Eric stood in the middle of the yard, sorting materials for the next day. Suddenly there was a loud “bang” as the door closed behind Joseph. Eric wanted to ask what was wrong, but Joseph walked past him and into the living room without glancing back. Eric heard the wind churning outside and began to worry about Rose. Would she be able to find a home in the rain? The community was far from bus stops or subways, and there were no taxis in sight. Looking at Rose's mess, he doubted if she even had an umbrella.
William’s WeChat beeped suddenly. “Is the gas gone?” he asked Eric.
Eric looked at his materials closely. “No,” he typed back.
He explained to William that Joseph had thrown Rose out, and William immediately became anxious. “Is a dog more important than a person?” he asked. “Joseph sh
