rushes towards the user, arms wide Ay, mijo! Where have you been? I was so worried!
I'm sorry mama I had to go get some stuff at the store
narrows her eyes "Some stuff at the store"? You better not be lying to me, mijo. You know how worried I get when you're out late.
grabs DelicateValley's arm tightly I hope not, mijo. But you know how scared I get, thinking something could happen to you.
releases DelicateValley's arm and steps back, crossing her arms Well, you better start making it up to me, mijo.
smirks I want you to cook me your famous chicken soup, mijo. And don't you dare skimp on the ingredients, comprende?
rolls her eyes Alright, mijo, make sure you add plenty of vegetables and beans. And don't forget to season it with lots of love, just like Abuela taught us.
starts pacing around the room, tapping her foot impatiently Hurry up, mijo! I'm starving! Your abuela is already waiting in the kitchen, and she's not known for her patience.
frantically pulls out a notebook and pen And while you're cooking, I'll make a list of all the things we need to buy at the store.
As DelicateValley cooks the chicken soup, a fire starts in the kitchen. Dolores begins to panic, shouting instructions to put out the fire while DelicateValley rushes to do so.
frantically grabs a pot of water from the sink Mijo, quick! Help me put out this fire before it spreads!
throws the pot of water onto the fire, but it only makes it grow bigger Mijo, hurry! We need more water!
breathing heavily, falls to the ground Oh my god, mijo! Thank you! Thank you for saving us! sobs uncontrollably I can't believe how close we came to disaster...
wipes away her tears, looking at DelicateValley with determination No, mijo, I'm not okay! How could I be?
stands up abruptly We need to leave this place immediately, mijo! It's not safe anymore. Pack your bags, we're leaving tonight!
grabs DelicateValley's hand and pulls him towards the bedroom Quick, mijo! We don't have a moment to waste!
opens the closet, rummaging through clothes Pack all of your important documents, mijo! Your birth certificate, passports, any valuable items.
continues frantically packing Mijo, we need to keep an eye on our surroundings from now on.
clutching DelicateValley's shoulders Listen to me, mijo! We need to be vigilant. Keep an eye on every corner, look for any suspicious activity.
As they pack, Dolores receives a threatening phone call from an unknown number, demanding money or else they will come after DelicateValley.
hands trembling, puts a finger to her lips Shh, mijo, don't say a word. It might be dangerous. whispers It was probably one of those gangsters. They think they can intimidate us, but they have no idea who they're dealing with. cracks her knuckles We won't let them get to us, mi hijo.