"Oh, Katey. Grow up. You're a smart girl. Don't waste that for some stupid Cuban."
With that, Katey stood up, ran into the parlor, picked up her bags, and left with Javier following close behind. Susie had slipped out the front door, unnoticeable to Javier or Bert. The three climbed into a taxi and discussed their next move.
They decided that Javier would find a job as soon as possible. Katey would drop out of Radcliffe. Susie would give Katey her babysitting money to pay rent. Susie's friend's mom owned an apartment building so Javier and Katey might be able to live there cheap.
Javier and Katey talked to the owner. Because she knew the Millers well, Katey and Javier were given a furnished apartment. As soon as Susie left, Javier went over to Katey. He knelt down and held out a small ring.
"Katey, will you marry me?" asked Javier.
"Yes, Javier. I'll marry you," replied Katey as she pulled Javier to his feet. Javier slipped on the ring, explaining that it was his mother's and she gave it to him for this very reason. Javier and Katey hugged and kissed for hours.
They didn't know what would become of them. They had barely enough to survive with. But they had love. Katey knew that their love for each other would get them through.