Chapter 21

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"Well, I do not think there is any doubt about the winner. I declare the winner of this contest to be the Four Caballeros!" said Yaya.

"We did it, amigos!" said Panchito.

"Panchito! You did it!" said Arista.

Panchito hugged Arista.

"I wish I didn't have to go back to the sea" said Arista.

"You do not have to go back to the sea. You are allowed to decide to stay" said Panchito.

"I am?" said Arista.

"Absolutely. You are human now. Better than a mermaid" said Panchito.

Arista blushed as Panchito kissed her.

The Caballeros had a happy ending now.

"Arista. I am so glad we met" said Panchito.

He sang to Arista.

When I met you, you were a mermaid

You said I was the best friend that you've made

There's just one thing left to say, I'm afraid

You are the ocean's heart

When your father has filled you with fear

And there was no one there to dry your tears

I wanted to stay with for years

Cause you're the ocean's heart

Your smile has ridded me of my regret

My experience has kept you strong

I knew it from the moment that we met

No doubt in my mind that you belong

I'd go hungry I'd go black and blue

I'd go running down the avenue

There is nothing I would not do for you

You are the ocean's heart

Your smile has ridded me of my regret

My experience has kept you strong

I knew it from the moment that we met

No doubt in my mind that you belong

I have made you happy, made you dreams come true

Nothing I would not do for you

You are the easiest to tell this to

You are the ocean's heart

You are the ocean's heart

Arista had happy tears in her eyes.

She and Panchito kissed one more time.

The song Panchito sang is Adele's version of "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan.

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