Maritza: Lead With Your Heart

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After Maritza’s team’s next game, which they barely won, Maritza tries to text Violeta, but doesn’t get a response. But when Violeta’s mother, Gloria, mentions Violeta is inside, Maritza is surprised. Gloria mentions there’s a fundraiser going on for Uncle Andrés inside, and Violeta was helping with that.

Well, the cat’s out of the bag. Violeta realizes that it’s about time she trusts Maritza with her family’s grievances. Violeta explains that besides the emotional turmoil, things have been logistically so hard with the lawyers’ appointments, needing to translate, and needing to take care of things at home and with Mia. Maritza also realizes there’s a good chance that Violeta isn’t legal either… she’s most likely a DREAMer herself.

As Maritza and Violeta continue talking, Maritza realizes she’s late to meet Sierra. Once Maritza gets Sierra on the phone, it’s clear she’s upset that Maritza missed their shopping date. Although Maritza wants to explain everything, she knows it isn’t her story to tell.

Instead, Maritza and Violeta form a plan to try to get more attention and awareness on the immigration issues, and the Soccer Showcase would be the perfect place to do it!