Chapter 8Giacomo is in sunglasses and looks wrecked. Priscilla greets him. “¡Hola! Are you all right, Giacomo?”
“Mhm. Great. Really great today. Looking forward…to…the day.”
Spritely, Julián spots the pair. “Buenos dias! Giacomo, very cool, very Hollywood—wearing your sunglasses indoors. I should do that.” Giacomo, embarrassed, puts the glasses in his chest pocket.
Ramona approaches the group. “Morning.”
“Hi,” Priscilla says shyly.
Giacomo waves, looks like he’s trying to hold in puke.
“I think Giacomo is really taking a liking to your city,” Priscilla remarks.
“Ah, why didn’t you say something? Come with me, I have just the cure.” Julián grabs Giacomo by the arm and whisks him away. Giacomo follows, slightly stumbling.
“So…your piece. We just need an artist statement and we’ll be
