At lunchtime I unwrap Mami’s famous burrito: chorizo, avocado, and egg. I’m still thinking of Alex when I ask, “Papi, do you like your work?” He pauses, then says, “You know, mijo, being your own boss is the best thing in the world. You have to work hard and sometimes you are treated like you are invisible, but when you do something you love and get to be creative, you feel proud.” He notices my sketchbook and says, “Hey, you are getting so good.” I smile.
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