Chapter 60: Future Plans
Chapter 60
Future Plans
Monterrey, Mexico
Carlos Cortes greeted his wife, Marianna, and his children, Julio and Adalia, then sat in his favorite chair at the table on the flagstone patio. The evening had cooled now that the sun crept behind a few rare clouds, and he intended to enjoy it. “Marianna, would you join me in a glass of wine?”
A warm smile lit her eyes. “I have to get the children ready for a visit. We are going to Teresa’s.”
Carlos leaned over to hug his children, then stood to say goodbye to Marianna. “Have a good time,” he said, and pecked her on the cheek. “And please tell Tico to come in. He has been waiting.”
Tico entered shortly after they left. “It’s good to be home, señor. I missed it.”
“You don’t like Texas?”
“It’s not that. More that I
