When their mother returned from the United States, she got her kids and they all moved into her mother's house, Abuelita Chinta. Their mother had returned with a new baby girl and they did not know what to think about her. Unlike Abuelita Evila, Abuelita Chinta was kind to the Grandes and they enjoyed being around her. When they grew up and left Mexico, it is her they missed the most. Abuelita Chinta lived in a small shack with dirt floors and metal ceilings. Even though her home was not near as nice as Abuelita Evila's, they much preferred Abuelita Chinta's because she was so kind. Abuelita Chinta was a healer, and often helped people out around the town. She never approved of the things her daughter did, like leaving her kids behind when she left for a second time to run off with a wrestler who later dies in a car wreck. Whenever their mother left them behind, Abuelita Chinta was there.
Reyna, Carlos, and Mago's mother would often set up shop outside of a large place where parties and quinceaneras were held. She would sell food and cigarettes and often try to use Betty, the baby sister, as a way to earn more money. One night she returned with Betty sick and Abuelita Chinta scolded her like a little girl for having Betty out all night in the cold. Their mother only seemed to care about herself, but it was obvious that Abuelita Chinta cared for all of them. Their Abuelita Chinta was a religious person, and made sure that they were too. She would have them pray Hail Marys and Our Fathers and make the sign of the cross. Later in life, without the influence of Abuelita Chinta, they would lose their religious affiliation.
In my opinion, Abuelita Chinta stepped in and became the mother that they never had. She always put Reyna, Carlos, Mago, and Betty first. She took them into her home when she didn't really have the room for them because their Tio Crece was already living there. She always made sure that they were fed and did not go hungry. Whenever any of them got sick she took extra special care of them using her skills as a healer. When there was extra money, she would give it to them so that they could buy sodas for their meals. The Grandes respected their Abuelita Chinta because she was a positive influence, unlike their Abuelita Evila, and ultimately the best and most loving person in their lives.
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