"I teach high school English. The school isn't too far from here, which is part of the reason I chose this particular building. That was before I knew about the elevator and our friendly neighborhood landlord, that is." Among other things.
"There's one of those - it's a bit of a walk, but if you cut through the park it doesn't take too long. Plus there's a nice selection of restaurants, for the times you feel like ordering takeout. Which tends to be what I do half the time." Cole didn't want to pry, since Esme was barely even an acquaintance, but he couldn't help relating to what she was going through - especially now. "How is she? Esme, I mean."