Mark had just moved into a new apartment, and he was excited to meet his boardmates. He was greeted warmly by Rachel, his female boardmate who lived next door. She seemed friendly and welcoming, and Mark felt like the apartment would be a great place to live.
However, it wasn't long until Mark noticed something strange about Rachel's boyfriend, John. Every time John came over, he would forget to lock the door behind him. This made Mark feel uneasy, especially because they lived in a city with a high crime rate.
One day, as Mark was getting ready for bed, he heard a strange noise coming from Rachel's room. He quickly realized that Rachel and John were having a fight. Mark didn't want to intrude, but he also didn't want to ignore the situation.
As he approached their door, he noticed that it was unlocked. He hesitated for a moment, but then decided to go in and make sure everything was okay. What he saw shocked him.
Rachel was sitting on the bed crying, and John was nowhere to be seen. Mark asked if she was okay, and Rachel explained that John had stormed out of the room after their fight. She thanked Mark for checking on her and apologized for the disturbance.
Mark comforted her and offered to stay with her until she felt better. As they talked, Rachel mentioned how she wished John would remember to lock the door behind him when he left. Mark couldn't help but agree, and they both laughed at the irony of it all.
In that moment, Mark realized that he had formed a true friendship with Rachel. Despite the awkwardness of the situation, he had been there for her when she needed him most. From that day forward, he always made sure to check that the door was locked when John left, knowing that Rachel deserved to feel safe and secure in her own home.