I don't remember exactly what happened.

But mom screamed,

Her arms latching around me

In a hug without warmth—

Only fear.

Only tears.

The man yelled words I didn't understand.

"Lawyer."

"Suing."

"Lawsuit."

Mom was crying but he didn't listen.

I realized I did something bad.

I did what those who look like me do.

Maybe all those people are right

To avoid me on the street.

Maybe I'll do another bad thing.