Kasim presents a version of the American Dream that will no doubt appeal to Fabiola. He’s willing to make sacrifices in the short term—such as driving an unreliable car—in order to save for bigger, better things like a house. And, importantly, he’s working an honest job to earn the money. Given that Fabiola’s greatest desire was for Manman to find honest work in Detroit, Kasim’s story likely inspires her. He makes the case that dreams are possible and can come true, if only one is willing to work for them.