Jose cried out and spun around, trying to look worried but not. “The kick just took me by surprise.” I apologize for spilling this water.The mother, who was now visibly soaked and angry, found it difficult to speak.
Her earlier poise snapped with the abrupt downpour. “What the—why would you—” she stammered. “You see, it’s pretty hard to hold onto things when one’s seat is being kicked repeatedly,” Jose went on.