THE HOSTAGE'S DILEMMA
Mabel, despite her earlier tiredness, brightens at the prospect of food.
We sit in a comfortable booth, and Aaron orders for us, including a special order of chicken tenders and fries for Mabel. He doesn’t look at the prices, simply points to what he wants. He asks Mabel about her favorite rides, genuinely listening to her excited retelling of the day’s adventures. He even manages a dry, witty comment or two that makes her giggle. I wish I can record this moment because something in me feels like this is all a dream.
We talk about Mabel’s school, her friends, and her latest obsession with a cartoon show. We talk about New York, the different seasons, and the excitement of the city. Mabel ask
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