Chapter 76

Tobi spending a week with us felt like Christmas and Thanksgiving combined. I am not kidding, guys.

That man works miracles in the kitchen. So, here's a lifetime of love, laughter and good food." Linda says, she raises her glass in the air and in bouts of laughter, people raise their glasses in unison and begin to drink. Linda goes to Manuel and gives him a hug. He is smiling but tears are glinting in his eyes. 

"You crazy girl, you are crazy. You know that. Thank you so much for that." They hug for a while and they disengage and Linda signals for Tobi to join in the group hug.

 "Look you! I do not play with this boy right here. If you know you want to live till retirement, keep him happy and stuffed. Don't want him sneaking up in my alley for tamales, you hear me. I'll send the recipes. Don't worry. Happy married life, babies." They hug again and the glitter rubs off on Linda's sea blue dress. The DJ starts to play music and everyone comes to the dance floor wi