Twenty-Two
Tuesday, March 23, 9:42 A.M. CST
Bailey’s Key
Gilberto limped down the steps to join Eva in the water with Taffy. “What’s this all about? Is our patient having troubles?”
“Not trouble, exactly,” Eva said. “Or at least, not what you’re thinking. Her stump is healing. But I do have a question. How do you tell if a female is pregnant?”
Gilberto tilted his head to the side. “¿Me tomas el pelo? You know about las flores y las abejas.” Gilberto lapsed into Spanglish as he was wont to do when communicating in euphemisms.
Eva sighed. “I’m not pulling your leg. I’m serious.”
Gilberto smiled. “It’s just a chiste. I meant nothing by it. You know, de dónde venían los niños. But seriously, after having five kids, I can say it’s different each time. I’m happy for you. It’s about time y
