Slipped Away
Salvador introduced himself as Otis’s owner and invited her in. They shared some post-hurricane tea and Salvador explained to Tielli that during the Friday before the storm, he was busy boarding up the house. He must have lost track of Otis during this time. By the time Salvador realized Otis was missing and went out to look for him, it was too late!
Harvey had already landed and he was forced inside. The old man buried his face in his hands as he spoke – his guilt was heartbreaking. Tielli tried to comfort him – Otis clearly took good care of himself during the storm!