They are on a boat in the Pacific. Michael's best friend invited them to spend Thanksgiving with his family in Nicaragua. This morning they go fishing with Juan and two of Juan's nine children, Juan Jr. and Filly.
Her father got violently seasick so she never spent time on boats growing up. Now she is on a tiny, utilitarian fishing boat feeling wind whipping through her nostrils, down into her lungs. This selfless, agile oxygen is on a mission to heal, putting her anxieties to rest and allowing her to focus on one thing. Staying balanced on the boat. She smiles.
After an hour, she stands on the boat. Her only supports are her legs and abs. She feels strong and healthy doing one thing. She has Juan Jr. teach her how to say the months in Spanish. She continues balancing and practicing out loud. Now up to two things. And one of them is learning how to communicate with the people who call this paradise home. The language of fishing can be heard over the motor. She listens too, but will concentrate on Spanish for now.
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