Fever can support the immune system's attempt to gain advantage over infectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria, and it makes the body less favorable as a host for replicating viruses and bacteria, which are temperature sensitive. Infectious agents are not the only causes of fever, however.
Your sister's grandson is your great nephew. You are his great aunt (if you are a woman) or his great uncle (if you are a man).
After Dee/Wangero and her friend Hakim-a-barber depart, the mother and Maggie sit outside just enjoying the moment. Contrary to what Wangero believes, Mama and Maggie do, indeed, understand heritage because they know that the creative legacy of their family should not be framed or put on a shelf. Instead, such items should be handled with love and sentiment and be put to everyday use.