She then goes with Joaquin to his home where she meets his mother who talks about crossing the border in search of work and finding the same problems on the U.S. side .
Prietita protects him from the other boys .
Prietita then goes with Joaquin to his home where Prietita meets his mother who talks about crossing the border in search of work and finding the same problems on the U.S. side .
Prietita protects him from the other boys .