I stared at the photograph.
And suddenly, I remembered the money.
Part 2: The $31,000 decision
Walter had collected hockey memorabilia for nearly thirty years.
Old programs, signed pucks, photographs, ticket stubs, and equipment filled shelves in our basement.
I never understood much about the sport.
But Walter treasured every item.
After his death, I struggled with what to do with the collection.
Eventually, I contacted an auction house specializing in sports memorabilia.
The collection was sold over several months.
After expenses, the proceeds totaled $31,000.
I deposited the money into a savings account.
Adam knew about it.
He and Renee had been searching for a home for almost a year.
They wanted a larger property with a yard for Lily and Noah.
When I mentioned the auction proceeds, Adam had remarked, “That would make a nice down payment.”
I’d agreed.
But he never asked me for the money, and I never promised it to him.
