“I have to replace this worn out tire in front. » » Bobby added. When Daniel got home, he immediately inspected his bike. The frame and handles appeared to be in good condition; the brakes worked well. The tires only needed air and the gears an oil bath. The unexpected summer breeze staved off a scorching afternoon. They climbed to the base of the mountain, traveling 20 kilometers of winding road, paved with gravel and sand. When they reached their favorite spot at the foot of the hills, they quenched their thirst with the last drop of water left in their bottles. Soaked with sweat, their shirts and shorts stuck to their bloody skin. In high school, they spent all day riding bikes, swimming in the lake, lying on the grass, and communing with nature. Their love of the outdoors bonded their friendship in an idyllic way. They graduated from the same high school, shaped in Jesuit education, sharing common values. By the time they returned home, night fell. The church bells tolled for Angelus, in time for