Even if Fabiola is annoyed with Matant Jo’s behavior, she still wants to honor and appreciate her aunt for everything she’s done for her. One of the ways that Fabiola wants to help is by reminding Matant Jo that Vodou is real and everywhere, if only Matant Jo is willing to believe and look for it. Since Vodou provides Fabiola so much comfort, Fabiola believes it will do the same for others. Matant Jo, however, essentially makes the case that Vodou is useless.