Marcus and Elena's wedding took place in our garden three months later, surrounded by cherry blossoms and family from three countries.

"I've never seen so many Guatemalans in New York," Bola laughed as Elena's brothers arrived with their wives and children.

"Or so many reformed criminals in one place," Uncle Antonio added, gesturing toward the Moretti side of the family.

"Reformed being the key word," I pointed out.

Elena looked radiant in her simple white dress, her grandmother's lace ...