Monday~

The special broadcast began. McFadden had all the fanfare associated with a broad political statement. He had the red, white, and blue swags lining the constructed stage. There was a huge American flag behind the podium as well as an Illinois flag hanging by a pole to the side. As the cameras panned the park, the glistening water of Lake Michigan could be seen. The crowd was gathering.

Sterling squeezed my hand as he too glanced around the room. ...