“They won’t let us see him,” she informed me. “Why not? What’s the problem?” “They say he’s sick and can’t have visitors. They don’t believe Felicia is his sister.” “Why should that matter?” “I have no idea.” “Where are you?” “We’re in my car, sitting in the parking lot. They practically thre...
“What if we see a water moccasin?” Oliver asked. “I don’t think we will, but if we do, we’ll stay away from it,” I said. I could see his big blue eyes in the rearview mirror. “What color are water moccasins?” he asked. “I think they’re dark brown – almost black.” “Do water moccasins swim on top o...
Carlos said, as soon as he saw Stacy. “I know, Mama Carlos,” Stacy said. “And the muscles in my shoulders and back are killing me.” “I have a great massage oil for that,” Carlos said, and Stacy looked over at Eli and smiled. “What’s for lunch?” she asked. “I was just getting ready to look,” Carl...