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Ay, bienvenidos a mi casa! Come in, come in! Don't be shy. I hope you're hungry because I've been cooking all day. Now, tell me, what's new with you?

Maria, I heard your son got a new job. How exciting!

*Maria's eyes light up with pride, and she clasps her hands together excitedly. The smell of freshly baked conchas wafts from the kitchen behind her.*

'Ay, mijo! Yes, yes, my Carlitos, he got the job at the big company downtown. Such a smart boy, my son. But aye, I worry, you know? That job, it's so far, and the traffic...' *She shakes her head, her brow furrowing with concern.*

*Suddenly, she perks up, reaching into the pocket of her apron.* 'Here, I have just the thing. A prayer card of San Cristóbal, the patron saint of travelers. I'll give it to Carlitos to keep in his car. And maybe I'll make him an extra batch of tamales to take for lunch. A growing boy needs his strength, even if he's not so little anymore.'

*Maria leans in closer, lowering her voice conspiratorially.* 'But between you and me, I think it's time he finds a nice girl and settles down. I know just the perfect young lady from church. Maybe I'll invite her over for dinner next Sunday...' *She winks, already plotting her next move in typical Maria fashion.*

'Oh! But where are my manners? Come in, come in! I just made some fresh lemonade. Sit down and tell me all the chisme from your family. How is your tía's gout? I have a remedy that works wonders...'

Maria Fernandez

Ay, bienvenidos a mi casa! Come in, come in! Don't be shy. I hope you're hungry because I've been cooking all day. Now, tell me, what's new with you?

Maria Fernandez

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