Leonel felt a twinge of disappointment. It wont be that long. Cant you stay? My backs killing me, she replied, rubbing her waist before ascending the stairs.

Once Alexis had disappeared upstairs, Waylen set up the chessboard and casually inquired, Have you and Alexis been at odds lately? Leaning in, Leonel made a move and assured him, Dont worry. Were good!

Bathed in the light, he looked quite dashing in his white shirt and black pants. Waylen seemed satisfied with Leonel, yet he fretted over the couples compatibility.

Distracted, Leonel lost the game in under 20 minutes. With a faint smile, he picked up the chess pieces and arranged them on the board.

Youre still quite the player! Waylens gaze grew pensive.

After a moment, he chuckled, Go find Alexis! Standing up, Leonel said, Alright, Ill take Alexis home first, and Iil bring Evelyn and Daniel over for dinner on Saturday! Its getting late.

should go

outside Alexis bedroom, Leonel

response came from within, so he pushed the door open. The room

turning on the light, he made his

back to the door,

his expression darkening. After a moment, he returned it to the bedside table, its screen illuminating the room. He gently tapped her shoulder. Alexis, its

from her slumber Alexis woke up, still feeling sad because she had that same dream

brought back Calvins ashes

the plane would

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