sarah receives a reply from Saif, and they begin exchanging letters. They share their lives, hopes, and dreams, finding that they have more in common than they expected. Farah’s family, particularly her father, is wary of her growing friendship with Saif, as they are from different sides of the political and cultural divide. Despite this, Farah continues to write to Saif, believing in the possibility of cross-cultural understanding. Saif invites her to meet in Jordan, a neutral place away from the conflict.