Summary

Pen is back at her family’s home and her little sister wakes her up. Pen’s mother comforts her as she panics and fears what could have happened if she had been home when the robbers came. Xander shows up at her house, desperate to comfort her.

Pen’s mother reveals that Pen’s father has always been tied up with J.P. when he received a loan years ago to open the taco shop. El Martillo’s violent ways got out of hand, but it was already too late to go back. Pen decides that they should reopen Nacho’s Tacos tonight.

In Chapter 21, Pen and Angel go to reopen Nacho’s Tacos. Pen is grateful to see her coworkers again, and they are equally happy to see her. Pen’s father arrives at the restaurant and he does not send...