Part 4, Chapter 43 Summary

Carlos climbs into a boxcar and heads for Bakersfield. Arriving in Bakersfield, he sits in a Mexican bar, trying to figure out what to do. He falls asleep there and when he wakes up, his brother Amado is there. Carlos learns that Amado thought he had died during surgery. When they are in his room, Carlos finds out that Amado is not well. Carlos wins some money gambling and gives it to Amado who says he will go to Los Angeles to take care of Macario.

Carlos goes on to Portland. Nick comes to pick him up and take him to his room. He learns that the CPFR is dead in Portland. Carlos becomes ill and starts coughing up blood.

Part 4, Chapter 43 Analysis

Carlos is wandering around again, going from place to place. He unexpectedly meets Amado in Bakersfield. Amado does...