I Went Into the Garage to Grab a Toolbox — and Found Something Completely Unexpected

I only meant to spend a minute in the garage. That was all. The plan was simple, straightforward, and utterly mundane: grab an old toolbox from the corner. Tighten a loose hinge on the kitchen cabinet that had been squeaking for weeks, and move on with the rest of the day. I had even glanced at the clock before stepping …