Graciela was standing outside repeatedly trying to unlock the door with the key that no longer worked.

I opened it.

“Good morning, Graciela.”

She looked down at the useless key, then at me.

Her smile disappeared.

Part 2

Part 2:

Mia watched cartoons.

Chloe sat on the floor checking her phone.

Noah wandered around with a bowl of cereal.

We fast-forwarded.

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