“Do I pass the test?” Mazie asked as she entered the room and twirled around, making her garish green and purple caftan billow around her. She was wearing the shawl and the orange and blue crystal earrings Br’er had given her. Tonight, her hair was shocking pink.
“You look great,” Br’er said, pleased she’d gone to the trouble of dressing up for Ray.
Mazie had also made sure Mickey was wearing his new crystal-studded collar. She’d made Ray’s favorite dinner, beef stroganoff, as well, further showing Br’er her acceptance of Br’er’s boyfriend, despite her criticism of his not being willing to come out and live an open life.
When Ray arrived, Mickey, who usually barked at everyone who came into the apartment, including Br’er, also showed his approval by begging to be picked up without givin
