Part 2, Original Geography and Key Biscayne Summary

Herberto Cruz trains for the great invasion of Cuba. He feels young and alive. Herberto recalls how he wanted to join his father and exiled brothers in the Bay of Pigs invasion many years ago. But, he had not when Constancia threatened to leave him. His older brother, Leopold, died a hero at the Bay of Pigs. His youngest brother, Gonzalo, was shot in the leg. For years, Herberto's father treated him coolly. Herberto had known shame. He had loved Constancia at one time in his life, but could not shake the feeling that he inherited his brother's spoils. Herberto had performed his duty by raising his brother's child, Silvestre and by caring for Constancia and their daughter, Isabel. Now, for once in his life, Herberto wanted something that was entirely his. He was...