7. Chapter 7: English as a Second Language

9. Chapter 9: Everyday I Write the Book

Esme responds back to Eli even if she is unclear about his intentions. She shares with Eli a story he has heard before about a child catching a parent's infidelity as well as a story he has never heard before: how she and his ex wife Corina met for lunch.

8. Chapter 8: Breaking Kayfabe

Esme's older sister Leti writes Esme to fill her in on what's happening with the family in her absence and offers her a different perspective from Dom. She also gives Esme a history lesson about the Von Erich family of pro-wrestling and relates their tragedy to the Galvaos own recent loss.

7. Chapter 7: English as a Second Language

Esmeralda's ex, Eli reaches out to Esme. He confides in her information about his past and his family in the hope that Esme will write him back. He also shares a story about her father Rob Galvao in an effort to ease her grieving; however, his motives could leave Esme with more rage than reflection.

6. Chapter 6: A Real Galvao

In a letter to her father, Esme recalls reaching out to the Galvaos of Mathis in the hope of making a family connection. She learns more about her Grandma Sunny and her paternal grandfather. But does she leave Mathis with an extended family or extended inquiries?

5. Chapter 5: Kung-Fu Fighting

Dom replies directly to Esme and brings a big brother's wrath at her absence. He recalls to her a tale of their father as a protector and how a racist neighbor died on their lawn.