She looked intently at Rafael, as if noticing him for the first time. "Eduardo? Where is the baby? You must take him to El Norte, before things get worse. He should grow up somewhere safe. Don’t worry about me—nobody will bother with an old woman. You and Luisa must go. I have friends who will help you." She held up one hand, as if stopping a protest. "No, no! I will not hear it. You must go. This week. It is all arranged."