Evette: The River and Me

Makena and Maritza

On the drive to the community center, Gran E tells Evette and Bud about the swimming hole she used to swim in. It was a stream that led into the Anacostia River.

Once at the community center, Evette goes in search of a vase for the flowers. She ends up looking around a room at the end of a corridor when a girl in a soccer uniform comes in. She introduces herself as Maritza. They connect over Mexican weather and food. On their way back to the lobby, they stop at an art piece. Makena turns up behind them, and recognizes Evette due to her unique upcycled shoes. When Evette explains upcycling, Makena and Maritza both agree that going thrift shopping with Evette could be fun, and they make plans to talk more later.