That’s not the only reason I’m stayin’, chica. I can’t leave you any more than I could walk<br />out that door right now while my leg is busted up. I was just thinkin’ . . . should we tell your<br />parents now or later?”<br />“Tell them what?” I ask, eyes wide.<br />He kisses me softly, then says proudly, “That we’re in a serious, monogamous, committed<br />relationship.”<br />“We are?”<br />“Sí. And when I get out of here, I’m gonna fix the door to your car.