Clara at first spurns him, but soon she realizes she needs him: Her brother is coming to visit her from Boston, and she has been lying to him about being in a romantic relationship. Raul goes along with the ruse.
At first, Clara rejects Raul, but soon realizes she needs him: Her brother is visiting her from Boston, and she has been hiding the fact that she is involved with someone else. Raul agrees to continue the deception.