When Fabiola mentions feeling like she’s in the underworld, it shows that for her, this is an exercise in Vodou. This makes her feel more in control of the situation and as though she can manipulate it to serve her purposes. And so far, she looks poised to succeed, since Dray seems open to working with her. This shows how Fabiola can use her immigrant identity and her spirituality to get what she needs. Even if she can’t rely on the American Dream to deliver, she can make things happen for herself.