Re: FT: Sam A/Cris M
[Stupid proud.] Her first word was 'papi.' Or close enough. First, she liked to walk around and name everything and check with me about it. Just approximationsa things. We did a lil tiny bitta sign language with her—so she could ask for things before she could talk, and she liked doin' both, bein' Cuban she was already usin' her hands a lot. Pero, sí. I think Joey's gonna give us a run for our money, mami. [He smiles.] She's got attitude. Whatever she starts sayin', we'll never hear the enda it, I'm sure. Not 'til she wants us to. [More serious, he watches her fingers, before looking up at her.] I dunno 'bout s'posed to's, but I'm glad it helps, mami. I wish... I could do more for you.. [His eyes are on her, latched, when she says she's been having nightmares. Gentler.] Lo sé, mi amor. It makes sense, huh? All this is kickin' up a lotta anxiety and fear. Does it feel like it's gettin' easier? [A blink.] Do you wanna tell me 'bout the nightmares?