(Sade's POV – Thursday Before Memorial Day Weekend)
The warm breeze carried the scent of freshly cut grass and charcoal, a prelude to what was sure to be an unforgettable block party. Sade stood on her front porch, arms crossed as she surveyed the neighborhood. The block was already buzzing with excitement. Families were outside, making last-minute repairs to their grills, kids rode their bikes up and down the sidewalk, and the older men on the block stood in small clusters, drinking from brown paper bags, talking about how “back in the day” block parties used to be.
This was the first one in three years, and everyone was going all out.
"Hey, girl, what you doin’?" Claudia called from across the street, holding a big case of sodas in her arms.
Sade smirked. "Trying to make sure everyth
