In the story "barrio boy" Ernesto learns how to properly say butterfly in english, while his teacher is surprised she decides to teach him more. He then tries to teach her how to pronounce words in spanish but she doesn't listen. he ends up falling for her and her characteristics. Schatz starts to become ill but denies it. his father takes him to the doctor after a couple of days and the find out he might die. thankfully he doesnt but his father still takes care of him and Schatz likes the attention hes getting from his father in this situation.
