which was a little out of character for a
kid who ended every sentence with
“please” or “thank you.” He finished his
food quickly and then nervously looked
from person to person. I could tell that
he wanted to ask a question, so I
wrapped my arm around his shoulder
and asked if he needed anything. “Y—
Yeah,” he started, refusing to make eye
contact. And then, almost in a whisper:
“I wonder if I could get a few more
french fries?” He was hungry. In 2014,
in the richest country on earth, he wanted
a little extra to eat but felt uncomfortable
asking. Lord help us.
Just a few months after we saw each
other last, Brian’s mom died
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