As the Fernandez and Castillo families drift to Miami, Lito suddenly changes his
mind about leaving Cuba. He believes that they should have remained in Cuba
because things would have eventually changed. How does Ivan comfort Isabel
in the midst of her grandfather's hostile exchange?
O Ivan reminds them that that Isabel's sister will be born in America, so the Fernandez
family will be granted asylum. Isabel feels that going to America is the best decision
for her family.
OIvan reminds them that America will give them the opportunity to meet the president
and get refugee status. Isabel feels that going to America is the best decision for the
entire crew.
Ivan reminds them that things may change, but they may not change for the better.
Isabel realizes that holding on to her Cubarr heritage is not as important as holding on
to her family.
Ivan reminds them that things may change, but the government would never allow
them to re-enter the country, so they need to continue drifting to Miami, Isabel
believes that drifting to America is the best thing for everyone on the small boat.