Las Uvas

Esperanza mimics her Mama’s mannerisms while accepting condolences during the three day mourning rituals for Papa. She finally lets her façade drop when she is alone with Marisol and starts crying openly. Late at night, Esperanza can hear her mother crying softly. Esperanza ignores her birthday presents until Mama insists that she open them. Of all her presents, Esperanza's favorite is an exquisite doll from Papa.