How well do you truly know your neighbor? For Chris Salvatore, a 31-year-old actor and singer who moved into a new apartment complex in New York City in 2013, the answer was about to become profoundly meaningful. Just across the hall lived Norma Cook, an 85-year-old woman who shared her home with her beloved cat, Hermes.
Though they had exchanged polite greetings before, their relationship was initially limited to casual nods and brief hellos in the hallway.
That changed when Chris decided to introduce himself formally, sparking a friendship that transcended the nearly 50-year age gap between them. They bonded over shared interests such as animals and music and enjoyed each other’s company. Norma had led a full and independent life but was now…
