Much of my adult relationship with Steven took place over the telephone. Those conversations provided me with some of the most enduring memories of the person Steve was becoming.  We were definitely at different places in our lives, and this dichotomy provided most of the energy that made these stories stand out.

Thanks to the modern advent of ‘caller id’, we always knew when the other person was phoning, so we would answer the phone the same way, “Hello, my Brothah”.  I’ve struggled to find a way to spell that phrase to convey the unique sound of it.  Becky always knew when it was Steve on the line because I’d answer back in the same tone.