Kimberly Guerrero

There wasn't much food left, and that was a problem.

We had lots of water, as there was a faucet on the side of the duty-free shop.

One Sunday, Letitia and I were watching television.

My mom was over at Mrs. Minifingers.

Right in the middle of the program, Letitia turned off the set and said she was going to Salt Lake City, that life around here was too boring.

I had wanted to see the rest of the program, and I really didn't care if Letitia went to Salt Lake City or not.

When mom got home, I told her what Letitia said.

What surprised me was how angry Leticia got when she found out that I had told Mom, you got a big mouth.

That's what you said.

What I said is none of your business.

I didn't say anything.

Well, I'm going for sure now.

That weekend, Leticia packed her bags and we drove her to the border.

Mel turned out to be friendly.

When he closed up for the night and found us still parked in the lot, he came over and asked if our car was broken down or something.

My mother thanked him for his concern and told him that we were fine, that things would get straightened out in the morning.

You're kidding, Mel said.

You'd think they could handle the simple things.

We got some apples and a banana, I said, but we're all out of ham sandwiches.

You know, you read about these things, but you just don't believe it.