Surrender At Sunset. Jamie Pope

      “You think they are disappointed in you?”

      “Oh, I know they are, but I learned a long time ago that I have to follow my dreams, not the dreams they have for me.”

      He pulled into town and was greeted with the sight of brightly colored buildings in mint greens, bright blues and yellows. There were people strolling up and down the small streets and diners eating on restaurant patios, but it wasn’t crowded. It didn’t feel like the height of tourist season, which it was. The whole place felt relaxed, a throwback to another time, and Carlos felt himself growing relaxed. He didn’t think he would like being in town. But this place was so different from Miami. He forgot that was why he was drawn to it in the first place.

      A few minutes later they were in the market, with him pushing the cart while Virginia went through her list.

      “You aren’t one of those low fat/no fat people, are you?” She stopped in front of the milk case.