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“Papi.”

“Yes?” I whisper back to Milagros

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“Why do we always sit so far from the priest?”

“You think I'm trying to stay way from the priest?”

“There is hardly anyone here. Why can't we sit closer?” She grumbles.

“Because I like to get a good view of all that is holy.”

“Papi!” Milagros scowls at me.

“Shh. It's time to listen,” I immediately cut her off. I try to fake seriousness but it fails completely.

She finally gives up with her rounds of questioning and we listen to the sermon. One of the nuns sits in the pew behind us.