A KNOCK FROM THE PAST
*Year 5. Month 5. 1 Month After Baby Hope Was Born.* Peace was finally starting to feel normal. Then the past knocked. *Day 1. The Visitor* Wednesday. 2pm. Mukono House. Knock. Jimmy opened. Man in his 40s. Suit. Sunglasses. "I'm looking for Jimmy, Jessica, and Alex." "Who are you?" Jimmy asked. Hand near the door. "My name is Robert. I’m Mr. Kato’s lawyer." Jessica came from inside with Hope. Alex stood behind her. Robert took off his glasses. "Mr. Kato passed away. 3 weeks ago. Stroke. In Luzira." Silence. Crickets. The mango tree. "He left instructions," Robert said. "About you." *Day 2. The Letter* At a law office in town. Robert slid an envelope across the table. "Read it here. Then it’s yours." Inside. Kato’s handwriting. Shaky. &g
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