Mayor’s longing for Maribel is immense and overwhelming, and as they break the rules together Mayor feels closer to Maribel than ever before. This is a complicated scene, as Mayor is violating Alma’s already fragile trust by taking Maribel outside of the apartment complex without permission or supervision. However, in another sense, Mayor is giving Maribel the gift of being a normal teenager, and it’s clear that Maribel values this enormously.