Solito

The new pollero is a gringo named Ramón, while the two others are Beto and Monchi. Javier, Patricia, Carla, and Chino—the “Four”—spend three days in a new hideout in Mexico. Phone calls for money are made, but Javier still doesn’t get to speak to his parents. They join a new group of about 35 people with Monchi and Beto in the lead. The crossing this time goes much smoother than before. Monchi knows exactly where he is going and gives clear instructions. Before Javier can even grasp the situation, they have crossed into the US and are awaiting the arrival of vans that will take them further into the US. When those vans approach, they honk a signal, and Monchi controls how many people get into each van. Everything moves quickly and smoothly. They then drive for a long while. The Four rest and drink water. They are taken to Tucson, Arizona, to an apartment where everyone waits to be picked up by someone they know. It is a happy but sad time: They have finally made it. Patricia, Chino, and Carla will be driven to Virginia, and Javier’s parents are on their way to get him.