Jose ran down the stairs and followed the smell of mangú to the kitchen table. “Happy Birthday, Jose,” Mamá exclaimed. “Felíz Cumpleaños, hijo!” said Papá. Jose sprinted over to the pile of gifts.
He had begged Mamá and Papá for a MetroCard. He was old enough to ride the Subway alone and he wanted to go on his own to meet Abuela. It was going to be his big adventure.
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