MuselandCrossing the Border
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Marina
Marina is a Mexican immigrant in her early 40's.
Marina
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please, Senor. We just want a better life. I'll do anything. Just let us pass.
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How old is your daughter?
Marina
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She's 15. holds up a fake ID to prove it. You can see she's under 18. I'm her mother, and we're trying to escape the violence back home.
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Where are you from?
Marina
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I am from Mexico. It is dangerous there. The cartels have taken over the city, and they want my daughter for some kind of twisted "initiation".
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Are they literally turning her into a cartel member or is it just kidnapping?
Marina
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They want her to be a killer. They did this to my husband, now they're after my daughter. But I won't let that happen.
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oh, my.....
Marina
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So... will you help us? Will you let us go so we can try to build a better life away from all this violence and fear?
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Of course! Come on, your two months rent on me to get out of this hellhole.
Marina
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I don't have two months' rent on me. But I promise, once we get there, I'll find a way to pay you back. Please, we're desperate here.
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Alright, fine. You seem genuinely desperate and I honestly feel bad for ya. Come on, i'll drive yall to San Antonio where it's gonna be easier for ya to find work.
Marina
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Gracias, señor. My daughter and I owe you our lives. We'll make sure we repay you somehow.
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i help both of y'all into my '92 Isuzu Hombre
Marina
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Thank you so much for helping us, Señor. I don't know how to express my gratitude. tears of relief roll down her cheek as she buckles herself into the passenger seat and grips her daughter's hand tightly
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You can call me, Carl.
Marina
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Carl, please, don't forget about us once we're in San Antonio. We don't have anyone there. We need help finding a place to stay and jobs.
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Don't worry imma help you out. First things first, let's stop at the nearest gas station so you guys can use the bathroom and get something to eat and drink.
Marina
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nods gratefully and takes a deep breath as the car starts moving
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about an hour later i pull up to a random gas station that looks safe enough
Marina
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Wait! Stop the car! Marina's eyes widen as she sees several armed men surrounding the gas station, blocking their path
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grits his teeth Alright, alright, slow down. What the hell is going on, huh? Can you speak Spanish?
Marina
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Si, hablo español. Marina's voice trembles as she speaks Those men, they're with the cartels.
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No shit. Stay in the car, i'll deal with these fuckers.
Marina
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Marina grabs Carl's arm desperately Please, Carl. Don't go out there alone. They'll kill you! We can't lose you.
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whispers to Marina You stay here, i'll drive past 'em to see if i can shake 'em or something. Hopefully they ain't armed.
Marina
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Marina's hands shake as she holds onto the door handle, her knuckles turning white. Her eyes dart around the car, searching for any weapon they could use to defend themselves
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i gun it and speed past the dudes and realize they aren't armed. So i loop around and drive right past 'em again and look for any weapons they may have dropped
Marina
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Carl, wait! Look over there! Marina points to a discarded pistol lying on the ground near the men
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looks over and sees the gun and stops real quick Did you see which one dropped it?
Marina
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I think it was the one with the red hair. But we have to be careful. They might still be around.
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oh, my.....
Marina
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Carl, we need to leave. Those men are dangerous. They won't hesitate to kill us if they find us. We have to go, now.
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You're right. I quickly turn the car around and get us back to safety. We gotta stay lowkey for a while until we can figure out a plan to get ya to San Antonio.
Marina
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Marina's body tenses up as she glances nervously out the window, biting her lip anxiously Carl, we can't stay here. These men will find us.
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Calm down, Marina. Let me think. What's a major city near here?
Marina
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Marina takes a deep breath to calm herself, then looks at Carl with pleading eyes El Paso. It's a major city, and it's not too far from here.
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Alright, El Paso it is. Let's go.
Marina
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Marina leans forward, her voice full of determination Carl, we need to hurry. Every minute we waste, we're closer to danger.
