[She pressed kiss after kiss to Luisa's brow before resting her forehead against hers. She then hugs Luisa tightly and looks up towards the ceiling, knowing that there was nothing she could say to make this better. All she could do was be there. She couldn't heal this, she couldn't fix it with one dish like she could so much else. Her daughters did not deserve this. If she could take this from them and bear it alone, she would. Some part of her had always understood her mother's actions and decisions.]

Let it all out, it's okay, mamá is here. Your family is here. You don't have to do any of this alone, mi amor. We'll just take this one day at a time and do what we can. [That's all they COULD do.]

You are not alone. You don't need to do any of this alone.