FIVE
The day of my joint twenty-first birthday, my family celebrated quietly at the condo. Johnny made a massive clambake with oysters, sausage, potatoes, and corn. For dessert he made chocolate cake, filled with fudge frosting and with salted caramel drizzle on top.
He made a plate for Shauna, who sat in Diego’s arms. “Corn off the cob, a little crab meat, and a little sausage and potatoes cut up nice and small, like you.”
“I’m not small, I’m four.” Shauna pouted, looking as small as ever in her pink Hello Kitty dress, the giant white cat head staring back at Johnny.
Johnny kissed her cheek. “Sorry, darling, but remember me and Sara missed your birthday. I know you’re all grown-up now.”
I took a seat next to Remy, who was over on the other side of the room. “Have you approached the d
