online who I think are inspiring. Can I
show it to you, please?” I hand Mzz B
my laptop.
I watch them clicking through and nodding
in approval. “This is pretty good, honey.
I mean, you’re never gonna get everyone.
But this is a good start.”
“I was thinking I could add you to the list,
if you wouldn’t mind?”
“Me?!” Mzz B says, exaggeratedly,
“Well, I don’t see why not,” handing me
back my laptop with a big grin.
When Mzz B leaves, I’m feeling excited
and I decide to call Lennie to invite him
to the drag show.
Before I get the chance to speak,
Lennie says, “You must be telepathic.
I was about to message you.
My cousin Kim is here from London
and she was telling us about a gay club
that plays hip-hop, R and B, dancehall,
and Afrobeat. Kim said it’s basically a black
gay club. She’s going tonight and I
said Sienna and I would go along. Kim’s driving
back to London. Do you wanna come?
It will be me, you, Sienna, and Kim.”
“Please come, Mike!” says Sienna,
in the background.
“Since when have you been making plans
with Sienna?” I ask Lennie.
