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Alonzo feels valued, “Thank you, Princess.”
“Bryana ... It’s Bryana.” Smiling, “this is better than other Uber cars.”
“Thank you, Bryana.”
“You’re welcome, Sir.”
“No, keep on going straight ...” she calmly continues, “... She always tells
drivers to take a right turn when it’s a straight shot.”
“How old are you, Bryana?”
“I'm eight ... Today's my birthday.”
“Oh, mine. Happy birthday, Bryana.”
“Thank you, Sir.”
“You may call me, Mr. Alonzo. That’s A-L-O-N-Z-O.”
Okay, Mr. A-L-O-N-Z-O,” without missing a bit, “why are you driving for Uber?”
Alonzo’s taken aback by her question and glares at the rearview mirror. “Lost
my job.“
“Oh, I'm sorry to hear that ...” she interrupts innocently -- looking out the
window. “... My dad used to have three jobs. But he has one now because he got sick.”
