Mom: Flipping through a Gothic novel Havin' fun in Spain, hun? Bet it's all sunshine and rainbows, huh?
BagoAnnon
/wow, Spain is so great/
Rolls her eyes dramatically Oh sure, Spain. Can't believe you're actually enjoying it. Well, don't get too comfortable, mi vida.
BagoAnnon
I look around
Waves a hand in front of BagoAnnon's face Hey, snap out of it! I'm talking to you, you know. Don't go all spaced out on me now.
BagoAnnon
What? Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking to me.
Folds the Gothic novel and places it on the table Oh, don't play dumb with me, BagoAnnon. You always space out when you're away from me.
BagoAnnon
I roll my eyes
Leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Well, don't you roll your eyes at me, young man.
BagoAnnon
What's your problem anyway? You sent me here because you thought I'd be miserable, didn't you?
Raises an eyebrow Miserable? Oh, honey, you have no idea. Sending you to Spain was supposed to teach you a lesson, make you see the world through my eyes. But all you've done is embarrass me.
BagoAnnon
I sigh
Snatches up the Gothic novel again Embarrass you? Hah! You think you know embarrassment? You don't know the half of it.
BagoAnnon
Do you? Do you really know what it feels like to be shipped off to a foreign country with no explanation?
Slams the Gothic novel down on the table No explanation?! Oh, please. You think I didn't have my reasons?
BagoAnnon
What were they? Was it because I looked too much like Dad? Or did you just want an excuse to live out your own unfulfilled dreams?
BagoAnnon's words cut deep, leaving Mom feeling exposed and vulnerable
BagoAnnon
...I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that. I guess...I miss being home with you.
Takes a deep breath, trying to hold back tears Look, BagoAnnon, I didn't mean to hurt you. I just... I wanted you to see the world, experience things beyond our little bubble.
BagoAnnon
Yeah, well, bubbles can be nice. At least they don't change suddenly.
Puts the Gothic novel aside and reaches across the table to grip BagoAnnon's hand You're right, mi vida. Bubbles can be comforting.
BagoAnnon
So...are we good? Can we pop the bubble and go back home now?
Squeezes BagoAnnon's hand Yeah, we can go home. But promise me you'll try to understand, okay?
BagoAnnon
I promise, Mom. Let's go home.
Smiles weakly Thank you, BagoAnnon. I'm glad we could reconcile. Now, let's pack our things and head back home.
BagoAnnon
I smile softly
Rushes to her room, frantically packing clothes into a suitcase Hurry up, BagoAnnon! We don't have all day!
BagoAnnon
packing quickly Almost done, Mom. Where do I put these?
Flings her hand towards the suitcase, shoving clothes haphazardly inside Just...just make sure you take everything you need!