Hector was kissing Coco good-bye on the forehead.
Imelda knew all too well that she had been transported back to the day when Hector left her and Coco to "play for the world".
Imelda was so deep in her thoughts, that she could barely hear Coco say sadly,"Please don't go papa..."
Hector was about to leave when Imelda snapped back to reality, blocked Hector's path, and said which shocked both Hector and Coco,"You're not going anywhere!"
Hector sighed. "Please don't make this hard Imelda..."
Imelda never felt so much panic in all of her life.
What should I do? What should I do? Imelda thought, feeling downright indecisive.
But Imelda's thoughts were cut short when she realized that Hector had already left. Imelda was overcome with so much anxiety, she fell down to the ground, and wept uncontrollably. Coco went over to her mama and gave her a hug.
Imelda chocked down her sobs to look up at her daughter who's eyes twinkled with curiosity. Coco asked innocently,"What's wrong mama? I've never seen you cry like this before."
Imelda managed to take a deep breath and say,"I couldn't stop your father. I know what's going to happen to him."
Coco grew even more curious. The matriarch of the Rivera family got up on her feet and told herself in determination,"I have to get to Hector before it's too late."
With that said, Imelda headed out the door but not long before Coco grabbed a hold of her hand. "I'm coming with you mama."
Imelda couldn't help but smile. "Thank you Coco."
Throughout the entire day, Coco and Imelda asked their neighbors if they've seen Hector. All of them pointed up north. Imelda and Coco found themselves in an unfamiliar part of town.
Coco asked Imelda worriedly,"Where are we?"
Imelda replied with pure honesty,"I wish I could tell you mija..."
Suddenly, Coco spotted something. "Look! A chihuahua!"
Imelda swiftly turned her head to the right to see a golden brown chihuahua.
The chihuahu noticed Imelda and Coco and gave them a goofy grin. He then barked and ran down a narrow pathway.
Coco said excitedly as she slightly dragged Imelda forward,"He wants us to follow him."
Imelda couldn't help but chuckle at the way the chihuahua was running. She then told Coco in a rather stern voice,"Alright but stay close to me... who knows what lies up ahead."
Coco nodded.
As Imelda and Coco followed the chihuahua, Hada Malvada watched them and giggled mischievously.
