Soon Aunt Patsy announces it’s time to eat and everyone starts lining up and grabbing plates. I take it as my opportunity to introduce River to aunts and uncles, cousins, and family friends. Considering there are so many people here, and our family is so large, I don’t imagine she’ll be remembering anyone’s names, which is okay. We fill our plates with food and grab big glasses of sweet tea, then sit with Benita, Aaron, and Dylan.
River instantly starts chatting with Dylan like they’re old friends. “Not been in any large bodies of water lately, right?” River kids.
“No, ma’am. I’m staying away from all beaches and lakes unless I’m in a boat.” Dylan laughs, continuing to make small talk.
Just as Dylan starts talking about Key West to Benita, River takes a huge gulp of sweet tea and starts
