Part 4: Everyday Travels
Chapter 14: Esmeralda’s Books
May Day cannot be considered beautiful and stunning as Redders wish. It’s cold and rainy, but Jason doesn’t care. Sleet falls from the dark blue heavens. Nor does it feel as if springtime is eternal. On the contrary, the road to Luendale Bridge and Cree Island becomes slick and icy, dangerous. Jason thinks about turning the Tundra around and heading home. All he can hear is Gillian inside the folds of his head: Although you’re being kind to invite me to Cree Island and lunch, I’m not going with you today. The roads are going to be shitty. Plus, I’m not leaving the house. No way. Today is a Meryl Streep extravaganza day for me. One movie of hers after the next. Silkwood. The Devil Wears Prada. Sophie’s Choice. Mama Mia. Out of Africa.
