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You loaned me your umbrella when the skies opened up by the fountain. I insisted I’d return it, but you just laughed and said, “Pay it forward.” I’d rather pay you back with coffee—if you see this, umbrella hero, reach out!

You were the barista who drew a smiley face on my cappuccino while I grumbled about the weather. Our eyes met over the counter, but my order was ready too fast. If you remember the flustered person in the red scarf, let’s share a pastry next time.

We shared a pole on the El heading to 69th Street. You gave up your seat for an older woman and smiled at me when I spilled my coffee. I wanted to thank you (and maybe ask for your number), but you disappeared at 46th Street.