Told by Mick's sister, Phoebe, this is the story of Mick and his bicycle accident which resulted in his death through a head injury. The story of their relationship is told in flashbacks interspersed with current events. Phoebe's mother withdraws into herself, leaving the running of the household to Nana from Florida. Phoebe feels guilty because she hadn't taken Mick's bike home as he had wanted her to. Phoebe's father lists the number of If Onlys that could have saved Mick's life. Phoebe leaves a lasting memory of Mick by inscribing Mick Harte Was Here in fresh concrete at school, a legacy of an activity when they were young.
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