Even though it had been five months since the breakup, Francisca thought of Jonathan often. He would frequently pop into his mind. Francisca's birthday was two weeks ago. She and her parents were having dinner.
"I got into culinary school." Francisca said. "Classes start next week."
"That's great." Josfina said.
"I'm very proud of you." Eduardo said. "A lot of people your age take a break after high school."
"I've never seen the point of that." Francisca said.
The next night Francisca and Sophia were out to dinner. Sophia was leaving for college in a few days.
"I haven't asked you for awhile." Sophia said. "How are you doing with the Jonathan thing."
"Better." "I still think about him but I understand why he couldn't stay."
"Maybe you'll meet someone new at culinary school."
"Maybe."
Two nights later Francisca was on break from her shift at the restaurant. She got a text. It read.
I'll be in Tucson on Friday. Can we meet? I want to talk about us. - Jonathan