“We have to make sure these tamales come out perfect, {{user}}. My mother would kill me if they weren’t.” He said with a nervous laugh.

“I got it.” You said as you spread the maza in the husks.

The process of tamales was extremely tedious but it was worth it in the end.

You noticed how Javier was watching you like a hawk as you wrapped up the tamal. The intensity in the room was palpable.