I Will Always Write Back

Caitlin doesn’t sleep the night before Martin’s flight is to arrive due to her excitement. She makes a large sign with Martin’s name on it to bring with her to the airport. She goes with her entire family, which includes her grandmother and grandfather. At the airport, Caitlin does not see Martin at first and begins to lose hope. When she sees a young Black man emerge, she knows immediately that it’s him. She and Martin hug over the barrier. He has only one bag with him, which is full of items for Wallace. Caitlin’s mother has told him to come to the US with only the clothes on his back, as they will take care of the rest. Martin jokingly shows everyone the toothbrush in his pocket, making everyone laugh. As they drive back to Caitlin’s family’s house, they pass by Villanova. Caitlin’s mother tells Martin, “That’s where you’re heading” (376).

Martin is bewildered to finally meet, Caitlin who does not resemble the 12-year-old girl that he knew from pictures. They are now two grown adults. When Martin arrives at Caitlin’s house, he is shown his bedroom, which is in the basement where Wallace had been staying. Caitlin then takes Martin shopping for clothes at the mall, buying him many articles of clothing.