They arrived at the biggest amusement park in New York about an hour later. It was Tuesday, but a very sunny day. A lot of people were lining outside, waiting for the park to open.
Lena helped the boy out of the car and then held his little hand. She had tried to persuade the boy to sleep for a while in the car, but the boy shook his head and insisted on holding her hand tightly the whole time.
After the park was opened, they went to the colorful carousel first, and then the train ride, and then the balloon race. By noon, they found a diner and ate outside under a beach umbrella.
After all the food was served and the boy started to eat his spaghetti, Lena tried carefully to ask about Talia.
“What does your brother’s wife think about Charlie’s condition?” She asked in a casual tone w
