Banks Day 11.5

I take Udom to the Oak Barrel Restaurant, which, as a new resident, is the only one I know of in Chestnut Ridge. The host seats us at an isolated table, giving us a little privacy. Udom: This place is really nice. I got dinner. Tambara: That’s sweet of you, but no need. Udom: You’ve…

I wake up feeling like I’m walking on air. Today is the day that Udom arrives. I check and double‑check his flight information on my phone to confirm his arrival time before heading out to take care of a few things before he gets here. My destination is the Glitter and Glamour Salon that Mom…