Summary

Chapter 10

Sofia and Rose are headed to a market, with Rose driving. Rose complains that Sofia is distant, but Sofia thinks she is too close to her mother and her "grievances" (89). Sofia does not understand how her mother can drive without feeling in her legs. Rose drives fast and seems to be enjoying herself. Sofia is aware of the stings on her back and thinks about not finishing her doctorate and not being able to drive. She thinks about being able smell alcohol on Julieta during her physiotherapy sessions with Rose. Rose comments to Sofia about Julieta being "clever" (93). They stop to eat churros and Rose wants to buy a watch. Sofia thinks about her night with Juan. Rose tosses Sofia the keys and tells her to drive. Sofia does and Rose reminds her about which side of the road to drive on...