For now, he decided to close his eyes, escape into his music, and picture himself on a relaxing beach vacation. However, his attempt at finding peace was quickly interrupted by the relentless kicks of a young boy seated directly behind him.
The doors clicked shut with a dull thud, and Jose’s lower back took a violent, unexpected jolt. When he looked around, he saw a young child, maybe seven years old, kicking the rough cloth behind Jose’s seat repeatedly with his tiny legs swaying frantically.