Coyotito Alternate Ending

I walked out as I saw my brother and Juana approaching out of the mountains. They were full of despair and I look at Juana’s arms and only to see the bloody blanket with the remains of Coyotito. I called Apolonia outside to see the dreadful situation her in-laws were in. I’ve told Kino before that the pearl will bring disastrous consequences, but he didn’t listen and now his son had died. Out of all the poor choices that Kino had made he finally made one good choice. He walked to the water’s edge and flung the pearl into the ocean. Since his house was burned down, he walked towards our home with his head hanging down in guilt. They entered our home and we closed the door so no one sees Juana and Kino weeping.
“I made a mistake, brother. I should have thrown the pearl away immediately. Now Coyotito is dead and it is all my fault.” sobbed Kino. …show more content…
What’s done is done. You should start a new life, again, here in La Paz. You are welcome to stay in our home as long as you would like.” I replied.
“Thank you brother. We should start a new life. But I am done pearl diving. I will learn to be a teacher for the poor. So that children’s parents can afford education.” Kino said filled with ideas.
“But where will you get the money for learning to be a teacher?” Apolonia asked.
“I have money from my corn grinding job that I was saving for Coyotito’s education. We can use that money. I think it’s a great idea Kino. What do you say Juan Thomas?” Juana said.
“Yes, it is a great idea.” I answered.
Later that night, I couldn’t sleep because I was nervous about Coyotito. I walked outside to think, when I saw Juana doing the same thing. I sat down and asked her why she couldn’t