When Mom and I talk or Skype now, it’s all about plans—what we’ll do when she’s here. For a whole month! We’re going to drive to Jones Beach. And she’s going to take Annie and me to a place with indoor trampolines, and we can stay as long as we want, jumping for hours, because Mom always wanted t...
When I stop by Olive Branch after school, people are like, “Hi, Reggie,” in that easy way that says I’m a part of things, and it feels good. I look for George as soon as I walk into the shelter, and Wilma just looks at me and shakes her head. I make deals with God: Bring George back and I’ll pray...