Isabella stayed with Phineas for his entire recovery at the hospital. It ended up being a one-day stay instead of two. The nurses had checked on him in the evening, and found that he had entirely recovered, except for the stitches. His blood levels were back to normal, and he generally looked healthy. The doctors and nurses were all very impressed. Phineas found it amusing, because medicine and science sometimes didn't offer all the answers. He thought, sometimes, love itself is the answer and cure.

Nonetheless, Rosa came by to pick Phineas and Isabella up a little before 8 in the evening. The first thing that she noticed was that the two were very happy. The way that they held each other's gaze, how they seemed to nonverbally say that they cared for each other above all things. She couldn't put it out of her mind. As she was drove out of the hospital, she asked Phineas, "Did Isabella tell you about the quinceñera on Saturday?"

Phineas looked at Isabella endearingly, "She sure did."

Rosa spotted this through the rearview mirror. Her curiosity got the best of her, "What's up with you two? I'd say that you're like lovebirds."

Isabella gave her aunt a glare, "Aunt!"

Phineas chuckled. "It's okay, Izzy." He turned towards Rosa, "We both confessed our feelings to each other. I just wanted to make sure that I'm doing the right thing. So I'm going to tell her my final decision on Saturday, the day of the party."

Rosa smiled, and Isabella blushed. The aunt spoke after a while, "Well, I'm glad that you are thinking before you actually make a move. That shows that you are a very level-headed and mature young man. As far as I know, you two really complement each other."

Night had already fallen over El Paso. When they got on the interstate, both Phineas and Isabella were amazed at what they saw. If they thought that the whole area looked beautiful by day, they absolutely loved how it looked at night. There was a bright white star made up of lights on the side of Mt. Franklin, which was beautiful to say the least. On the other side, the street lights of El Paso and Juarez stretched as far as the eye could see. Phineas could determine where the border was, because the street lights on the Mexican side were denser. As they drove for miles on the interstate, overlooking the region, the street lights kept on going, stretching endlessly into the horizon.

When Rosa took the exit to get to their suburban house, the two teens were upset that the show was over. But they were satisfied, knowing that they still had a week to explore the area that they were enchanted with. When they arrived home, Manuel and Uncle Juan went outside to greet the two. Manuel gave Phineas a quick hug, saying "Great to know that you're okay, dude. I was worried about you."

Phineas and Isabella both took advantage of their return to the house to call their parents. Isabella called her mother first, and told her about everything. Vivian gasped at what happened to Phineas. She just sternly said, "Let me talk to Rosa."

After five minutes of conversation, Rosa handed the phone back to Isabella, with a sheepish look on her face. Isabella asked her mom what they had talked about. She simply replied, "I just asked her what she was thinking when she took you both across the border. She knows you guys would be at risk, especially with what happens in Juarez."

Isabella said, "Mom, she warned us about what happens over there. It was quite a scare, believe me. But we're okay. As a matter of fact, Phineas wants to go again when he recovers."

Vivian laughed, "What is he, a masochist?"

Isabella grinned, "Mom, you know Phineas. He's adventurous and a little stubborn."

"Yes, yes he is. Hmm…I wonder how I know that. Maybe it's because somebody always talks to me about him." Isabella giggled. Vivian continued, "How are you two doing?"

"We're doing fine, just enjoying the vacation."

"That's not what I meant."

Isabella's face grew hot. "Mom, not you too."

"Well, your aunt told me all about you and Phineas. To be honest, I've seen it coming for a long time. After all, you have daydreamed about him ever since you met him. And he always showed that he cared about you a lot, even if he didn't exactly love you. As a mother, it's a relief that you guys actually stepped up to the plate and acknowledged how much you have in common. You both know each other like a book."

Isabella blushed. "Aww, mom. My aunt said the same thing."

"Well, it's true. I have faith that if you guys do end up dating, your relationship is going to be very strong and very lasting. As a mother, I give you my blessing."

"Thanks mom. At any rate, he hasn't asked me out yet."

"Oh, well I bet that he wants some time to think. After all, dating and getting to know each other on a new level - after years of being best friends - is quite a lot to process. Give him time Isa. I guarantee that by Saturday, you will both be boyfriend and girlfriend."

Isabella smiled widely at the thought. "Yeah, I hope so."

Phineas talked to his mother about his experience in Juarez. To say that she went nuts was an understatement. Even though Phineas was talking to his mom in the kitchen, Isabella could hear Linda's voice in the living room. Rosa had to intervene and explain that everything was okay, saying that tragedies of that nature rarely happened. Only then did Linda calm down a bit. Phineas told his mom about the hospital stay, and how he recovered with Isabella keeping him company.

He went into the guest room alone, still talking on the phone. He started. "Mom, can I ask you something?"

"What, Phinny?"

"What would you say if I fell in love?"

"Well, I'd want to know who the girl is." She paused, "Phineas, don't tell me it's…"

He finished, "…Isabella? Yes, yes she is."

Silence. He started getting worried. "Mom? Is there anything wrong with that?"

He heard a sniffle. "No, there's nothing wrong at all. It's just that I've seen it coming for so long. Now that it's happening, it's so overwhelming. You two are practically made for each other. I'm really happy that this is happening, that's all." Another sniffle indicated that she was tearing up. "She's a very good and upright young lady, Phineas. As a mother, I know that she is the best girl that you can ever find."

Phineas smiled, "Thanks for the advice mom. I just wanted to know what you think about everything. I'm going to ask her to be my girlfriend on Saturday."

Linda replied, "That would be excellent Phineas. I know it would make her very happy."