Haitian Boy – Orphan
< Previous Mother Mary’s They arrive at Mother Mary’s with Ti Mon, Jocelyn and her baby just in time for dinner. The nuns quickly swarm around them. They guide everyone but Matt into a nearby women’s dorm and close the door. Matt’s not sure what to do with himself until an older priest approaches him. … Read more
< Previous Part 8: DEFEND Extract Montana Hotel Ashley and Matt are driving their Land Cruiser from their guest house to the Montana Hotel. It’s Sunday, so Jocelyn should be at church services this morning. They’re dressed in their best “missionary garb”; Matt in white shirt with clip-on tie and Ashley in her most formal … Read more
< Previous Kevin looks lost in thought and Father Vitor waits for him to continue, “I wasn’t going to mention this today, but my NGO told me that my last chance airline ticket will be at the Pan Am counter on New Years Day.” Father Vitor nods his head, “That’s the signal. You’ve become a … Read more
< Previous Part 8: DEFEND Organize Mother Mary’s The thrice-damned roosters announce the morning as Kevin arrives at Mother Mary’s. The guardian looks carefully in Kevin’s SUV before waving him through the gate. Kevin grins at him and says, “No contraband this time. But thanks for double-checking!” The guard knows enough English to crack a … Read more
< Previous The damned roosters rouse Kevin and Ashley from their bamboo mat on the roof. They found a mosquito net at some point and arranged it in a tent/lean-to against the water barrel. They don’t hear any gunfire and the smoke has cleared. They make their way downstairs where Jocelyn has set up breakfast … Read more
< Previous Ashley chuckles ruefully before continuing, “But really, if we’ve been successful these past years the community will protect us as they will their own. We’re here without a safety net and I’m sorry for bringing you out here without explaining that first.” After considering this, Kevin shrugs and then grins, “I wouldn’t have … Read more
< Previous The next day Somehow amid everything else the night before, Ti Mon climbed up onto the roof and reconnected the fill line. Now the water barrel is filled. Everyone gathers around Ti Mon to thank him and his little face breaks out in a huge grin. Now there’s water for bathing, toilet flushing, … Read more
< Previous Part 3: REBELLION Self-Defense Mirogoane Stronghold They get back to the house and are unloading the truck when there’s a loud commotion outside their gate. A few dozen neighbors are shouting and shoving Ti Mon around. He slipped away after they’d arrived at the house and now the crowd has him. He’s surrounded … Read more
< Previous As the beach goers start packing up for the afternoon, Ashley suggests that they watch a soccer match at the municipal stadium. Kevin asks if they can still get tickets and she replies, “For a few dollars, we can get all the seats we want. Although since everything is general admission, we’ll probably … Read more
< Previous Miragoane Beach and Stadium At that, Ashley announces it’s a perfect time to go to the local beach. They load up their truck with some bamboo mats, towels, and a cooler full of water jugs. Jocelyn approaches Ashley and whispers something to her. Ashley replies, “Men, oui!” Jocelyn returns with a small boy … Read more