CHAPTER 35
ARI
“Momma, I made this for you.” Haven squashed beside me on the couch and gave me a hug before tying a bracelet around my wrist, one made from knotted string and colourful beads, blue and yellow and green. “It’s to remind you of California. Blue for the sea and yellow for the sun and green for the trees and blue for the sky.”
“You already said blue was the sea.”
“That’s why there’s two different kinds of blue. See? And it’s okay if I don’t get a dolphin yet.”
At least someone was happy to see me back in Vegas. Nana had remained stoic, but she knew I’d blown the job and we’d all have to tighten our belts again. Of course Rennick had fired me. I’d spoken with him on Thursday, and he’d listened to my explanation, thanked me for my efforts, and then terminated my contract. Wh
