The One Facing Us
Ronit Matalon
1995
He spent much time at the home of Nona Fortuna and Grandpapa Jacquo. After a night on the town, he would fall asleep fully clothed on the couch in their living room, or in Uncle Sicourelle’s bed with him, or on the carpet—anywhere. In the morning, sipping his first, second, and third cups of coffee, finishing everyone’s cigarettes, he would cheer…
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