"Kate," he repeats more for her than for himself to hear. There's the distracting satisfaction of knowing her well enough to call her a first victim. Tim would scrub that entire history if he could. He follows obediently, shouldering doors open for her when he can.

So begins his career in food service.

"Uhm, the opposite, I think," Tim clarifies as he takes the tray. He doesn't sound or seem shameful in disclosing the fact. "I never met him. But I do know he was a good friend to Malcolm."