That's just like Ma.

The man really is nice. That makes me feel better, like I'm not alone.

Only I get to call her Ma. She has a second name that everyone else calls her, and that name is Joy. But she says my name for her is her favorite.

I look down. I'm not really supposed to talk so much to strangers if I'm by myself. But I think being alone is even more scary if you're quiet.

I'm by myself. I was going to find the police, but I don't know the way.