Chapter 32
Tjok called early the next morning. “My mother would like to see the two of you,” he said.
At the house, she spoke in Balinese to Tjok, punctuating her words with gestures to make sure he understood.
“My mother has a request,” he said, half-embarrassed.
“Tjok, whatever you need, we’re happy to help,” Tam said.
“No, no, it’s nothing like that,” Tjok said, laughing, “only that she wishes to dance at your wedding.”
“Well, how ‘bout it?” Tam said to Quinn.
“How ‘bout what?”
“Getting married.”
“Here? Are you kidding? I can just imagine it now: The selfie seen ‘round the world. Are you crazy?”
“Look, Quinn, I know gay marriage isn’t legal here. But a ceremony of some sort would please Pina, and it would be a sign of our commitment to each other—a preview of the real thing. B
