Chapter 42: FADO MUSIC

She decided to send Mom a quick text telling her that she was happy she had seen them and would call her later. She didn't mention the spirometer.

When she returned to the living room the table was set and Lee and his father were sitting in chairs watching something on his computer. Oh, what a surprise; soccer, she though with a wry grin. She had discovered that Lee and his family were demented over the sport. The fact that he didn't own a television set didn't stop him from keeping up with his favorite team. He could tune into foreign channels via computer. At that very moment the two men cheered happily at some unknown event. She placed her hand on his shoulder and kissed him on the cheek from behind.

"Mmmm," he said simply, pausing long enough to receive it.

"Cerveja?"

"Yes, thanks, honey."

Tory gave Mr. Torres a quick smile. "I'll bring you one, too."

"Obrigado, Tory. Thank you," he responded with an appreciative smile.

She went into the kitchen and saw Mrs. Torres putting slices