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Dolphin Statue-Personal Narrative

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I’ll do as directed. Though, I still need to see the Dolphin Statue up close. Malcolm and Doris oblige me. While we meander there, I don’t speak about the cyclist with the yellow baseball cap, though I yearn for him and Bobby. I put that aside and continue my journey to reach the bronze sculpture. Where, at last in its magnificence, I find solace. In the belief, that my brother and perhaps his twin have gone to a place like Summerland, to rest in beauty and peace, in a universe where dolphins play and kindness is the norm. We linger at the statue for a while. And next, Malcolm takes us to a cozy Bed and Breakfast where he’s reserved two rooms. I’m thankful for a shower to wash my sweat soaked body and wilted hair. And after, I phone Zak. I tell him solely the pleasant stuff. There’s plenty of time to go into the trip’s downside later. “I’m so proud of you two,” he says. …show more content…

I wish desperately to see him. However, he’s catching the train back to L.A. with his cycling group in an hour. So we plan to meet in Santa Monica with Gordon, Priscilla and Mike for a lunch celebration with the date and time TBD. Following a light lunch of Chinese hot and sour soup and more electrolyte infused water, I lie down to take a nap. I listen as Doris recounts to Malcolm what took place on our adventure – it’s a mixed bag of the good, the bad and the miraculous. Later, she and Malcolm hit a trendy shop and buy two casual dresses and ballet flats to match for us to wear tonight. What wonderful gifts to wake up to… I put them on at

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