I OPEN THE DOOR TO Elisa’s worried face.
“Did you see the news? They found her, the missing assistant. She’s dead, Mig.” Elisa embraces me in a tight hug. Oh god, everything has happened so fast. I haven’t told her yet. She’s wearing flowers, bright yellow chrysanthemums, and her scarf is covered in colorful butterflies. I brush my hands down my ironed gray shirt and black jeans. She eyes my outfit. “Why are you dressed up?”
“I’m not, and I know all about Annie Seramoph.” I usher her inside. “I have to tell you something before my grandmas get here.”
“They’re coming too?” Elisa can’t hide her surprise. “Why?”
“Sam said all the original participants need to be here.”
“Sam? Honey, what’s going on?”
“I need to tell you something. Several somethings.” I drag her to the sofa. Elisa’s wild
