Isabel’s mother gives birth to a baby boy, who Isabel’s father says will be named Mariano, after Lito. Isabel’s father tells Iván’s parents to take Isabel and swim for shore, leaving Isabel’s parents and newborn brother to the Coast Guard. When Iván’s parents jump in the water, they realize that it is only waist deep, and they can pull the boat the rest of the way. Baby Mariano is given to Isabel to carry through the shallow water. Lito cheers from the Coast Guard ship, which has stopped its pursuit and Isabel, her parents and Iván’s family make it to shore. People on the beach run over to help Isabel and her mother, asking if they are from Cuba.
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