The brunette nods at that, more than pleased Manolo is on the same page about this. "Agreed- Joaquin, he needs to be himself. Not just the 'Hero of San Angel'." What letters her father wrote to her always consisted of describing Joaquin in just those terms. "It's a new start for all of us."

"A few people owe me favors, so getting one for a decent price shouldn't be too hard." She finally reluctantly rises from the bed. They'll need to start the day sooner or later. The loose fabric of her white nightgown fluttering along with her. "Do you have a hair brush I can borrow?"