Katey lie awake in her bed, longing for Javier. She sat up abruptly and clicked on the light. Hmm, what to do. Must help Carlos... Katey thought to herself. She walked over to her purse. The $500 from Susie was untouched. With that, she hurriedly climbed into bed and fell into a state of peaceful sleep, hoping to save Carlos.
The next morning, Katey dressed quickly. Her yellow dress flowed behind her as she rushed out the door. Ten minutes later, she was in Javier's house, explaining her idea.
"Susie gave me $500. Is that enough to get Carlos and his family back on their feet?"
"Oh, Katey. He's not one to take charity, especially charity from a Yankee. But what about you? How are you to go on without money?"
"All I need to go on is your love."
Javier smiled. A happy presence surrounded him in knowing he was loved and needed for a different type of surviving.
"Say the money was a bonus, tell him it's from you," Katey interrupted Javier's dream-like state. "Or make him come with us after he pays up."
"But my Mama. I cant' leave her and Chabe. Mama won't leave Cuba."
"Oh Javier!" Katey burst into tears and fell into Javier's arms. He cradled her body close, whispering that everything would work out.
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Katey took Javier to a good dinner that night to work everything out. They decided that Javier would present the $500 to Carlos, since that was the exact amount he owed. He would stay in Cuba long enough to get Carlos a good job to support his family, as well as Chabe and Mama. At that, Katey and Javier walked hand in hand back to Javier's house, finding what was least expected by anyone in the world.