Synopsis

The circle of children spun, a blur of laughter and bright clothing. They chanted, "Ring around the rosie," but Michelle watched with a puzzled frown, the words meaning nothing to her. Nearby, Stephanie was absorbed in a game of make-believe, pretending to be a hairdresser to Jesse. A playful sweep of the hand, a dramatic snip with an imaginary scissors – and suddenly, a noticeable chunk of Jesse’s hair was gone. He sighed, a little crestfallen. "I need Alejandro," he said. Alejandro, his