Summary

In “Session Ten,” Cara arrives early to her session. She apologizes for making Lissette worry about her after their last session. She thanks her for her calling, admitting that their talk “clarified many things” for her (155). Per Lissette’s advice, Cara tried fixing things with Ángela (155). She watched Channel 15 until Ángela came home. Then she raced to the elevator and waited. At first, Ángela did not want to talk. Cara told her she knew she was “a burden to her,” and they would not have to see each other after Cara left for Long Island (156). Ángela insisted she and her family needed Cara, but she was upset with Cara for not being more sensitive. She worried about Cara. She still had not applied for citizenship or found a job. When Cara stormed away, Ángela followed her. She begged Cara to apologize for “scaring...