The Mirabal sisters are released, as the regime faces pressure from the OAS; although the women are freed, their husbands are held captive in Puerto Plata. The decision to visit the men - against their mother's wishes - leaves the women vulnerable. Arantxa learns about a tragedy just as she is about to escape the country. 1999: Arantxa attends Pilar's book launch in New York, as does Dedé Mirabal.