With preparations complete, Gia and I were ready to attend the event. She explained that we were attending a gallery opening where her work would be featured. “I can’t believe Yuyu never talks about his ridiculously talented big city artist sister, like what a f*cking waste, right?”

I laughed, nodding. “If I had a sister like that, I would tell everyone.”

Her eyes widened, looking almost hurt. “Um, you do have a sister like that, so blab away.” We got back into her ...