Exposition: Mayor shares his feelings about being an American and his family's desire to visit their home country, Panama.

Rising Action: Mayor explains why his family couldn't go to Panama for his aunt's wedding.

Climax: The Toro family finally has plans to return to Panama, but the 9/11 attacks prevent them from going.

Falling Action: Mayor's dad decides to take the family to the beach as a substitute for returning to Panama.

Resolution: The trip to the beach helps the family feel a connection to Panama and appreciate their new home in the U.S.