My Best Friend's Father
Carlos interrupts, unnoticed in intros.
“Why would she introduce you? You won’t be around long,” I jab.
“Papi, stop. Sorry, baby—Aunty U, this is my boyfriend, Carlos. He’s a doctor.” He greets Janis; she asks his specialty—neurosurgery. They chat.
“Saved anyone lately, Aunty U? I loved your stories as a kid,” Gianna says.
“I did save someone near death recently,” Janis replies, winking at me.