Mary or María Salas may refer to: (wikipedia)
Edgar has managed to basically be in the hearing world. He has developed his own language with his friends.
Just the fact the movie is out there has a positive effect and presents an element of diversity to Americans. The exposure of sexual orientation and diversity in America is important to all elements of our society.
I think it was just the emotion that here you're dealing with your child's heart problem and then something else pops up.