Chapter 233

Becky’s special friends stood and cheered for her when she won a citizenship award and again when she received her diploma. No one in the building could doubt just who the famous trio was there to see.

“Excuse me,” politely began a tall black man to Steve after the ceremonies had concluded. “I’m Jeff Wilson. My daughter was valedictorian of the class tonight. We’re having a party beginning in half an hour at a local restaurant. We’re having a buffet and a band. All the kids in the class have been invited, along with any parents that care to attend. We’d be honored if you and your friends would stop in for a while.”

“I’ll have to discuss it with the Summers and my friends, but I certainly thank you for the invitation, sir. It’s very generous of you.”

“I’d like to talk to you about your father. I served with him in the Navy. My daughter is going to Annapolis next month and I thought you may want to meet her.”

“Sir, I’ll be there. I can’t speak for the others, b