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his left, the Mardi Gras parade was crawling through the French Quarter. He took a break from the spectacle and turned to the right. He looked at the boats cruising the Mississippi River. It was a sight that always calmed him and connected him to his South Louisiana roots.
“Is this seat taken?”
Her voice was faint, but he would have recognized it anywhere in the world. He turned to face her. It was Umiko.
Cain was shocked but stood and embraced her. “What are you doing here?”
“I’ve always wanted to see Mardi Gras,” she said with that disarming smile. “Plus, you promised me beignets.”
“That I did, Umi.” Cain smiled wide. “That I did.”
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