"Angel wants to be a doctor, Ma. I'm not ashamed of what this family does. I just want it to be different for my daughter."
Here, Edgar reveals that he wants a better life for his daughter. She has ambitions to be a doctor, and he wants her to have the opportunity to have a life free from financial stresses and worry. Ultimately, this is the reason Edgar and Kay get caught up in what is essentially a Ponzi scheme.
"Angel was picked up hours ago."
Angel's teacher
This is the moment when Edgar realizes that his daughter has been kidnapped. He has been involved in some questionable activities, and as a result, his daughter is kidnapped. Ultimately, this is Edgar's worst nightmare as his family is very important to him.
"Your God isn't going to help you."
Kay is incredibly religious and depends on her church for help and support. However, Edgar is entirely different and rejects the church, encouraging her to stop attending. He has a very cynical attitude about religion, believing that it will not help his family.
