The recent work project had been demanding, and the stress had clearly taken its toll on him. The past few days had been particularly draining, both mentally and physically. However, the relentless kicking from the boy behind him was making it increasingly hard to achieve that peace. Jose recognized that he had to address the situation.
Arriving in Boston frazzled and exhausted was not an option; he needed to be alert and prepared for the ongoing demands of his high-pressure job. Jose’s courteous smile wavered a bit as he got the boy’s attention.