Lisa and I planning a trip. One of our main concerns is traveling with a duffel bag, will it be ok when it rains? We’re expecting torrential rains.

We’re living in the NYC house. We hear commotion outside. A tree limb snapped off one of the trees. Unsure if anyone is hurt. I continue to make espresso, because my contribution is that I can make good coffee regardless of circumstance.

Trees continue to fall as rain increases. Trees start falling against the house. People are shell-shocked, including my father and grandmother, I usher them inside.

I say to Lisa someone doesnt want us going on the trip.