San Diego.
"Paddy, are you saying you can't even compete with a woman?"
"Carlos! What do you mean by that!"
"You know very well what I mean. If we can't get more funding, it's really pointless."
"But at least I'm a senator."
"State senator."
"Hmph! No need for you to emphasize!"
Paddy, back from Sacramento, got reprimanded by Carlos again.
It would be odd if Senator Paddy were in a good mood.
Nonetheless, annoyed as he was, Paddy also understood.
He actually didn't have the moral high ground.
After all, the promise made initially seemed to have changed now.
Carlos's hospital over there is waiting for the funding.
But, it can't all be blamed on me!
"Carlos, we agreed beforehand, but many changes have occurred now, you know. Plus, you must understand, I've lost a son."
At this point, Paddy thought of Juan, the poor child.
Hearing this, Carlos also couldn't continue pressing, and his expression softened instead.
