mirabel apologizes to isabela but accidentally gets her to admit that she does not want to marry mariano and actually hates having to be perfect. then isabella creates a cactus and wonders if she should grow whatever plants she feels like growing. ("what else can i do?"). after the song, they hug, fixing the candle and the cracks. but, alma sees the two of them, with isabela growing whatever she wants, and accuses mirabel of causing the family's problems out of jealousy for not having a gift. mirabel blames alma for the immense pressure she puts on the family. their rising argument weakens the candle again and creates a wikt:fissure that splits a nearby mountain and destroys the casita. despite mirabel's trying to save it, the candle dies in her hands, leaving all the madrigals powerless. while the family and several locals look at the damage, mirabel feels guilty and leaves the town.