Chapter 74

I really appreciate this, Moo,” Desmond said. Angela stood at his side, overnight bag clenched in her hand, her eyes round and sad.

“It’s no problem, Desmond. Really.Desmond hugged his daughter tightly. He briefly closed his eyes and I could feel his regret. He was upset about missing his daughter’s talent show performance as Angela was not to have him there.

“Be good sweetheart.”

“I will.”

“And I want to hear all the details about tonight when I get back?”

Angela nodded and attempted to smile.

“I’d be there if I could.”

“I know, Desmond. Don’t worry about it. There will be plenty of other talent shows. Gabriela and I were thinking that if we do really good, we might take our act on the road, the way Daisy Gilbert does.”

“Daisy who?” Desmond Asked and raised questions eyes to me, as if he expects me to supply the answer.