CHAPTER TEN
“Bees are so interesting.” As Reggie explained his fascination with the flying insects, he walked between Enrique and Madeleine. The boy found wonder in everything—from a rosebud opening to a bird flying overhead.
Enrique envied that ability. Alejandro had been the same way as a child.
“Each bee has a job to keep the hive going.” Reggie stopped to sniff a rose. “I’d like to work with a beekeeper to learn more about them. But my mom said it’s too dangerous.”
“Because of your heart?” Enrique asked.
“A combination of things,” Reggie said in a matter-of-fact tone. “I take medicine for my heart and have to be careful, but I’m allergic to bees. I told my mom not everyone gets stung. She still said no.”
“Mothers worry,” Madeleine explained. “I’m older than you, but mine still wa
