7 stories
Juneteenth Reunion
The Johnson family reunion only happens every five years. When Monique runs into her stepbrother she hasn't seen since they were teenagers, the fireworks aren't just in the sky.
The Home Health Aide Heat
Lorraine cares for Mrs. Chen's husband during his recovery. When Mrs. Chen passes unexpectedly, she stays to help—and discovers healing takes many forms.
The Line Dance Affair
Sheila's been teaching line dancing at the community center for twenty years. When a retired NFL player joins her class to recover from knee surgery, she teaches him more than the two-step.
The Massage Therapist's Touch
Corine's hands have healed countless clients. When a new regular books weekly appointments for stress he can't name, she discovers some tension requires more than massage.
The Natural Hair Expo
She's the keynote speaker at the biggest natural hair event of the year. He's the photographer who can't stop shooting her. What develops in the hotel room isn't just chemistry.
The Pharmacy Prescription
Dr. Elaine has been filling Marcus's prescriptions for years. When she finally asks about the man behind the medications, she gets more than she bargained for.
Houston Shipping Clerk
She handles shipping containers at the Port of Houston—a thick ebony divorced Somali woman who sends cargo worldwide. When he needs to ship belongings to Somalia, she handles it personally. Some packages require special handling.