The man continued.
“She didn’t even notice. I walked straight in front of her.”
Another laugh.
“Honestly, people are so easy.”
My face went hot.
Here’s the important part.
My mother is from Ohio.
I was born in the United States.
English is my first language.
I have spoken it every day of my life.
The man had no idea.
Dad understood enough English to get the basic meaning too.
His eyes widened.
Then his whole face changed.
He whispered in Spanish, “Did he just say what I think he said?”
“Yes.”
Dad started moving again.
I caught his arm.
“Let him be.”
“Why?”
“Just not here.”
“He is laughing at you.”
“I know.”
“So let me explain something to him.”
“No.”
My father looked personally betrayed.
I said, “There are 100 people behind us. We will be delayed further if we become part of an airport-security argument.”
Dad stared at the back of the man’s head.
