Summer 1989, Chapter 26 Summary

On May 19th LaJoe and Rochelle decorate the apartment. After Pharoah mentions he had never had a party, LaJoe plans a surprise birthday party for him. The last few weeks have been good for the Rivers. LaJoe was able to make the last down payment on used bunk beds for the children plus a good table and chairs. Lafeyette also replaces the broken door to their bedroom with one he finds in an abandoned unit and adds a lock so only he and Pharoah can go in or out. Lafeyette returns with the triplets and other small children. Pharoah soon appears and is truly stunned by the surprise. He goes into his room with a big smile. LaJoe gives him his present, a green shorts set. He puts them on and spends thirty minutes grooming before joining the party. It's mostly...