The Bench: Patti and Victoria

"Because I'm your mother," the little girl said, looking up at the adult. Patricia blinked. What did she just say? "What was that?" "Patti, sweetie, you're making a scene. Let's just sit down and you can have your fries." Victoria turned to Yuki. "I'm sorry." Yuki smiled. "No need to apologize." The little girl led the confused woman to a table. "But I'm the mother," she mumbled. A few feet away, a dark stranger watched with some interest at the events unfolding. There would be chaos today, and the day was still young. But tomorrow...