Adam and his sister Carmen first met their Aunt Lee at their fathers
funeral. Her name had been mentioned occasionally, but as children
they were taught not to ask questions about family. All they knew
was that she lived in Memphis, had married into a rich Memphis
family, and had no contact with her brother Eddie because of some
ancient family fight. After her brother’s funeral, Lee stayed for two
weeks and spent time with her nephew and niece. They loved her
because she was pretty and cool; she took them shopping, and to
the movies, and for long walks by the ocean.