Finally, Ramon's best friend comes through. Cuando Dios quiera,'' he says. When God wants it. In the house, Mayelin tries on outfit after outfit, while Ramon dons an orange T-shirt and San Francisco Giants cap. Their mother, though, says she's too tired for a party.
Salsa starts, and the guests hand out beers.
Soon the rain stops and everyone's pushing the chairs out into the street. As the dancing begins, Martina Sierra appears. Her face is bright with makeup. Playfully sitting on Nicolas's lap, she joins in the merriment. The boys encircle her, each awaiting a dance.