That's how I felt that day in Paris with Willem. And that's how I know it's the right thing to do. “Plus, I'm learning French,” I add. And for some reason, this announcement sends the table into chaos. Mom starts yelling at me for lying to her and throwing my whole future away. Dad is yelling about changing careers and who's going to pay for my exchange program to Paris. Grandma yells at Mom for ruining yet another Seder. So, with all the commotion, it's a little weird that anyone can hear Phil, who's barely said a word since the soup, when he says, “Back to Paris, Ally? I thought Helen said that they canceled their trip to Paris because they were on strike. he denies with the head. "They always seem to be attacking there." The table falls silent. Phil picks up a piece of matzah and beg

