I Will Always Write Back

While Martin is receiving emails notifying him about his college acceptances and rejections, Caitlin’s mother is receiving copies of these notifications in the mail. They concern her, as many of the school acceptances only offer partial scholarships and the rest are rejections. Caitlin and her mother assume that it has to do with Martin’s SAT score and personal statement, which is a bit unclear. While Caitlin’s mother has been hoping that Villanova will be able to offer Martin a full scholarship, she receives news that while the college can offer Martin admission, they cannot offer him any money to attend. Caitlin and her family have even reached out to different celebrities, such as Oprah, in the hopes that they might be moved by Martin’s story and sponsor his education. However, they have not heard back from any of the celebrities at all. Caitlin’s mother promises that she will find some other way to help Martin.

When Martin returns home to Mutare, he finds out that Wallace has been struggling in the US. He is delighted to hear that Caitlin’s family has been taking care of Wallace. Moved by the kindness of Martin’s American friends, Wallace’s parents, Tecla and Phanuel, invite Martin to stay with them in Victoria Falls, where they own a bed-and-breakfast.