Camille: “Lucia,” Daniel’s mom cried out, jumping out of her seat to hug her daughter. “Cancel every other appointment we have. My daughter is here!” Lucia surprised me by hugging her back. She looked nervous, a small grateful smile on her face. She looked nothing like the Lucia who didn’t give a sh*t about her parents. Their dad remained seated, but he looked like he’d just seen a ghost. Daniel’s mom led her toward the sofa she’d just vacated, tears filling her eyes. Lucia mirrored her look. “My daughter,” Daniel’s dad called, his voice coming out like a croak. He was peering at her from above his glasses, as if he wanted to verify if she was real or if his poor eyesight was deceiving him. While they had their little reunion in front of me, talking over one another, apologizing, making promises and saying stuff that I were too personal and intimate, I couldn’t help but notice Daniel was silent. I found his gaze directed towards the door and I followed it only to
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