GeorgieThe funeral was five days later. Before Ani was born, Mama Hattie had a health scare. Once she knew she was in the clear, she pulled me aside to talk to me about her final wishes, so I helped Alonzo with the arrangements.
“It was a beautiful ceremony, Gig.” Rocco said as we walked into the house.
“It was, wasn’t it. Mama Hattie would have loved it.”
“You did good, babe.”
“Thank you. Thank you for coming with me.”
“I wouldn’t have been anywhere else.”
“Yea, but you missed your music festival.”
“It’s fine babe. The big acts perform tonight. A couple tomorrow. I don’t have to even go.”
“No, no. Go. Have a good time. Ani is at Zorah’s for the night. I’m just going to drink a glass of wine and curl up with a good book until I pass out. Maybe soak in the tub. Hopefully by the time
