Thomas’ Silent Support
Then there was Thomas, standing at the back with a sympathetic look. He met my eyes for a brief moment and slightly shook his head, as if silently apologizing.
It struck me then that not everyone was on board with Derek’s decision. Yet Thomas didn’t say a word; he just continued waiting tables, acting like nothing unusual was happening.
In that charged moment, his quiet support was both welcome and futile against the loud chaos.