In the dead of night, Leonel found himself standing alone, swallowed by the shadows of the maple tree.

He held the glazed ball in his hand, memories flooding back.

The wind whispered past, carrying echoes of Alexis’ childhood voice.

“Leonel, come quick!”

“You can’t drown the little tree with so much water!” “Okay, let’s grow up together with this little tree.

“Leonel, come make a pinky promise with me.'

Moonlight filtered through the branches, illuminating the tears streaking Leonel’s cheeks as he wept.

In the second hearing, Leonel finally laid eyes on Alexis.

Surprise hit him when he rolled up to the courthouse gate and there she was, stepping out of a white ride across from his.

was the woman he’d been itching

hadn’t crossed paths in ages and it

shut her car door, she spotted

itching to hop out and have

beelined into the courthouse

Alexis!” Leonel called out,

his voice, Alexis

slowed his stride, almost like he

within arm’s reach, ready to say his piece, but words failed

didn’t know where

he muttered,

could finish, Alexis cut

Leonel’s heart sank.

wanted to say more but Alexis

next four hours at court, his

shed quite a bit

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