Again, the officer’s response shows a troubling lack of empathy—if not in the officer himself (since he is presumably just following protocol), then in Bahamian law more broadly. The officer is willing to help Teresa, but not in a way that allows her to stay with her family and ultimately avoid being deported back to Cuba. For Teresa, it is more important to remain with her family and keep the possibility of a new life, even if it means putting her and her unborn baby’s health in jeopardy.