“When Enrique had realized that Carolina might not be going home for Christmas Eve, he had snuck away to the gift shop in Carmel to get her a present. There hadn't been too many options, but he purchased a pretty butterfly necklace with matching earrings.
Once they were alone in the room, he took out the small wrapped box.
Her eyes lit up. "Enrique! You didn't have to get me anything."
He grinned. "I know. But I wanted to. Open it."
She carefully unwrapped the box. "Oh, mariposas! I love these. Gracias."
"You know, the butterfly represents rebirth. Carolina, you can do anything. I know you are struggling with what is going on with your family, but I want you to know that you are amazing, and I believe in you.”