How Tía Lola Saved the Summer
“The kids and Tía Lola have all gone up to bed.Mami and Víctor linger, sitting on the deck, the lights from the second-floor bedrooms shining down on them. It’s their last opportunity to talk privately before more guests arrive tomorrow.Papi and Carmen and Abuelito and Abuelita will all be staying in the house—Mami caved in to keep everyone happy. Papi will sleep on the pullout couch in the den, and the girls all together in Juanita’s room, freeing up the guest room for Abuelito and Abuelita. Ca...rmen is delighted to share a room with Tía Lola. It will be a hectic couple of days, what with the big game, meals, visiting, before the guests all leave on Sunday.Maybe that’s why Victoria has been drawn to her window, already feeling so wistful about their departure. She has wished on a star and kissed the blade of her sword several times for good luck. What else can she do? She really hopes Papa will decide to relocate to Vermont. But each time the Swords have brought it up, Papa has replied, “It’s not just up to me, you know.”On the deck, below Victoria’s window, an interesting conversation is unfolding.MoreLess
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