The air outside the car windows was chilly with the new fall air. She looked out and could see the leaves falling from the few trees that still bore them. The driver finished admiring the beauty of the colors all around her and finally opened the door, stepping out into the cool November air. The driver gathered her things, applying her mask and swinging her backpack onto her shoulder as the car door slammed shut. She was sure she had everything keys, wallet, phone. Yes, it was all there. She made her way out of the parking lot and out onto the sidewalk where others were walking quickly both ways. Everyone was in a hurry to their destinations, and no one noticed the driver as she walked up to the main crosswalk. The signal beeped several short, sharp, distinct beeps as it warned of the coming no walk signal. Without a second thought, the driver quickly hurried across the sidewalk, blocking a vehicle as their light turned green and they moved to turn left, directly into the driver. Without a second thought she stepped up onto the curb and the car drove behind and past her, heading to their destination.

Our driver made her way into the building, slipping past several others who were standing in the middle of the hallway, oblivious to the obstacle they were creating. She turned past them and hurried down a different hallway and through a brown door. As she pushed open the door another person was walking out at the same time. The driver jumped in startlement and quickly apologized for...