in loving memory of yéyé (爷爷)

for my dad and all the children of immigrants who wish they knew their grandparents better.

my dad, uncle, grandpa & grandma

Everything seemed to be leaking. From where, I had no idea. But even now I can hear the steady drip of water, a constant reminder of the town’s name: Linhai (临海). We’re tied closer than you’d think — my Chinese name (Chen Lin) pays homage to the first character…