Winnie nodded. "I think Spanish sounds beautiful, but I can't learn it. Actually, Spanish is the second most spoken language in LA, after English, but everyone around me speaks English."

Van noticed she was talking more, but didn't show any signs of irritation. Instead, he asked, "What do you want to learn?"

Winnie paused for a moment, then laughed. "I can only say 'Te amo,' 'Te echo de menos,' 'Te vi,' and '¿Qué estás haciendo?' The rest, I want to learn."

Van chuckled ...