Their mission was to help people who had forgotten how to smile.
He did not realize how closely his imaginary game resembled what his own family needed.
Chapter 4: A Saturday That Began Like Any Other
The turning point came on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
It was the kind of day that seemed determined to keep everyone indoors.
Dark clouds covered the sky.
Rain tapped against the windows.
Water ran along the street outside, collecting in shallow puddles near the curb.
The family had no special plans.
Carlos had hoped to complete a few household chores, but the weather made some of them impossible.
Elena was catching up on laundry.
Mateo had been looking forward to playing outside, but the steady rain showed no sign of stopping.
To make matters worse, the television was not working properly.
Its picture flickered, froze, and disappeared just as Carlos attempted to settle down.
After several unsuccessful attempts to fix it, he gave up.
