Enrique’s Mother

Enrique’s mother has led a very interesting life, though she is never given a name. She is always referred to by her relationship with her son, even though her son does not appear to have played a large role in her life. For instance, when Enrique recognizes his mother at the cafe, it has been months since he saw her.

When Enrique’s mother was 14-years-old, she became the chairwoman of her family’s medical firm when it fell into financial trouble. She was able to do this because her name was the same as her great-grandmother’s name. Enrique’s mother also had a manual that told her exactly how to run the firm.

After Enrique’s mother worked for this medical firm for nearly 40 years, she was shot and left for dead by members of the mafia. She survived the shooting because she...