Perhaps faith is the answer. She hasn't been to church in years but has entrusted herself to God. As Emily leaves, we follow her across the street to the dimly-lit sidewalk caf table in front of the cantina where Jake, who has lost his job and is dressed in civilian clothes, is waiting for her. The three violins from the mariachi band quietly serenade them as, across the street, Mona kneels by the bed and prays aloud. She gets into bed.
Morales comes into the motel room.
He draws the bandanna from his pocket and twirls it into a rope. As he strangles her, Mona lets out a single, brief cry which silences the Mariachi violins. Morales is paralyzed with horror, overwhelmed by a sudden clarity of vision. Responding to Mona's cry, Jake rushes across the street to the motel, kicks in the door, bursts into the room. Morales , whose back is to the door, pivots, fires wildly, hits Jake, who goes down.