CHAPTER 72

The disc jockey was by the swimming pool; the security guards were checking and clearing the guest entrance. We wanted a safe party. After everything had been set up and put in order, and the caterers delivered the meals and we arranged the buffet style food, I went upstairs with Nana to get dressed. I helped her in the bathtub then went to my room and took a shower. I got dressed and went back over to assist her in getting ready. Once we were finished, we went downstairs. Luis had gotten the call from Ethan to pick him up at the airport in an hour. I gave Nana something to eat while we waited on him. His colleagues and several employees from work, his best friend, Martin, and I peered through the door as the car pulled up. It was seven and it was already dark out. We turned off the house lights and waited for him to walk through the door. 'Surprise! Happy birthday!' everyone shouted cheerfully as he got in. The lights came on and his face lit up when he saw everyone and everyth