A chair scraped next to her and Alex swore softly under his breath.
A few minutes later Dulce and Alex joined them at the table.
A few seconds later Alex answered the phone.
A few times she nodded off, but for the most part she was able to stay awake until Alex arrived the next morning with Katie.
A tall young man tapped his shoulder and Alex surrendered her to the second dance of the evening.
Actually, she hadn't thought how it looked to others - and there had never been any doubt in her mind that she was fortunate to have Alex.
After Alex goes to work and Jonathan goes to school, Destiny and I do the chores.
After breakfast, Morino arrived and took Alex and Jonathan out to see the mares.
After she left the room, Carmen glanced down at her dress and then at Alex.
After the service, Alex was unusually silent.
Alex admired the breasts - which probably rated him right up there with the majority of men.
Alex agreed, but he kept an eye on her.
Alex always said she had a good imagination.
Alex and Jonathan wanted to help decorate, but there were some basic things that could be done.
Alex asked as they reached the bottom step.
Alex asked sharply, his brows drawing down.
Alex assisted her as she swung up behind him.
Alex captured her hand and forced her to drop the potatoes.
Alex chuckled and relinquished the remainder of the waltz to him.
Alex climbed into the car beside Carmen and placed his arm protectively on the back of the seat behind her neck.
Alex collected their luggage and had it loaded in the car.
Alex contacted his father and then made flight arrangements.
Alex continued to be preoccupied with his problem - whatever it was.
Alex decided to build a room upstairs for his office, out of the reach of Destiny's exploring hands.
Alex didn't answer and it went to his voice mail, so she left a message.
Alex didn't know about her fear of flying and she'd just as soon he didn't learn.
Alex didn't like any kind of discord, which generally meant that she shouldn't contest anything he said or did.
Alex didn't like highly spiced food, so she decided to bake Cornish game hens for the base of the meal.
Alex didn't look at Carmen, which was her first inkling that something was amiss.
Alex didn't want to come down here.
Alex divided his attention between a very attentive Destiny and a reserved Carmen.
Alex doesn't want this kind of life.
Alex excused himself early and Carmen stayed downstairs with the children.
Alex finally glanced at Señor Medena, who shook his head.
Alex finally looked at him.
Alex followed her and stumbled on the stairs.
Alex gave him a sour look.
Alex gently turned her around and took her into his arms.
Alex gets over-confident sometimes.
Alex glanced at Carmen, his eyes twinkling.
Alex glanced at Jonathan and then rubbed the top of his head.
Alex glanced up at him and then his expression turned sour.
Alex got a relief when the conversation turned to something else and stayed there for the rest of the evening.
Alex had always taken care of his family, but was it irresponsible to assume he always would?
Alex had asked one of the men go into town and rent a car for them.
Alex had been hiding more than a father.
Alex had been the one who helped her see them as true family, and yet he was having issues accepting his own father.
Alex had destroyed it then with suspicion and accusations.
Alex had directed the little he said to her only.
Alex had guessed it from the start.
Alex had his professional expression on, but Dulce was pouting.
Alex had invited her to look at his financial files any time she wanted, and yet it seemed an intrusion on his privacy.
Alex had never mentioned him.
Alex had promised the foal to Jonathan and he had already named it Eureka.
Alex had provided the money to remodel the home, but insisted that it stay in her name only.
Alex had raced to her rescue because he knew she was too naïve to realize what his father was doing.
Alex had trust issues, and they were there before she married him.
Alex handed the reins to a caretaker and dusted himself off as he headed for the gate.
Alex helped the man get the luggage into the trunk and then hurried to assist Carmen into the car before the man could touch her.
Alex hesitantly put an arm around her waist, relaxing when she caressed his hand.
Alex hired someone to till the garden, refusing to let Carmen do it.
Alex hugged Destiny and kissed her before turning to Carmen.
Alex instantly provided a little white bag and she made use of it.
Alex introduced Jonathan and their welcome to him was equally warm.
Alex is a lot like his father in some ways.
Alex knew very well what he wanted.
Alex laid a hand on her arm.
Alex leaned forward and placed his hands, fists down, on the desk.
Alex leaned over and kissed Destiny's cheek.
Alex looked stern, and when Carmen met his gaze, he looked down at his plate.
Alex looked surprised for a moment and then his lips clamped together firmly.
Alex looked up and smiled when they walked into the room.
Alex met her at the door, a steaming cup of coffee in one hand.
Alex might have convinced himself that he wanted a simpler lifestyle.
Alex must have listened to her message.
Alex must have told the carpenters to stop working so she could sleep during the day.
Alex needed her support right now.
Alex never knew how you felt?
Alex nodded, still watching Jonathan.
Alex obliged and then the four of them continued to a lot where some horses grazed.
Alex patiently consoled and distracted her while the nurse taped a padded board to her hand and wrist so she couldn't move it.
Alex placed his hands on her shoulders, gently pushing her back.
Alex pointed at a white horse prancing along the fence.
Alex pointed his fork at her and opened his mouth to speak, but Carmen cut him off.
Alex pulled her too him, his lips seeking hers hungrily.
Alex put a hand on her shoulder.
Alex put the paper down and turned toward her, sliding an arm behind her on the back of the couch.
Alex reached across the table and put his hand over hers.
Alex regarded her soberly.
Alex retrieved her from Felipa and shifted her so that she sat on his arm, one of her arms around his neck.
Alex rolled his eyes and made a face.
Alex rolled over and faced her.
Alex said from the doorway.
Alex said he... you look so...
Alex said her name was Sophia.
Alex said it might not have made any difference, and reminded her that she needed to think positive.
Alex said nothing, his stoic features giving no suggestion of what was on his mind.
Alex said she was seeing him again after his wife died.
Alex said something and Jonathan conveyed it to Carmen.
Alex said, glancing around.
Alex sat up and leaned over her, speaking softy in a voice that was little more than a whisper.
Alex sat up and scooted back so he could lean on the headboard.
Alex seemed to be more comfortable around Morino than he was around his father's family.
Alex set his cup down beside hers.
Alex shifted a faintly amused gaze to Carmen.
Alex shifted his attention to Carmen, his gaze covering her from toe to head.
Alex shot her a stern look and she made a face.
Alex should have been there to see that.
Alex should have told you all this.
Alex smiled down at him in a reassuring way.
Alex spoke from behind her, his tone less than friendly.
Alex spoke to her reflection in the mirror.
Alex stared at her, his expression sour.
Alex stared down at her with a bewildered expression.
Alex stiffened with the first word.
Alex stood and squeezed his shoulder as they turned toward the door.
Alex stood and walked down the hall.
Alex stroked her hair and spoke to her softly, encouraging her to close her eyes and relax.
Alex stroked her head and then leaned forward to look down at her.
Alex swung around, his eyes twinkling with humor and that cute dimple teasing his cheek.
Alex thinks someone spiked his punch.
Alex told her to call him back if she didn't give birth in an hour.
Alex took them all to dinner to celebrate the birth.
Alex tossed her into the air.
Alex tried to pay, but she wouldn't let him.
Alex turned red when Carmen stepped forward.
Alex unbuckled her from the bumper seat and carried her into the house.
Alex walked in and closed the door to the other bedroom.
Alex walked into the room, smiling when he saw what she had done.
Alex was a love child - of that she was certain.
Alex was a wealthy man - rich by her standards.
Alex was away on a call when she discovered Princess in labor.
Alex was being stubborn - and uncharacteristically rebellious.
Alex was busy talking to a lady with a low-cut bodice.
Alex was civil to Señor Medena, if not friendly.
Alex was cordial to his father and formal to his sister.
Alex was doing everything in his power to provide her with all the experiences of a natural mother.
Alex was gone four days and was as solemn on his return as he was when he left.
Alex was in a good mood and it was a pleasant trip - until Felipa made a comment about Tessa's visit the night before.
Alex was in the family room and Jonathan was still in his room, so she went searching for Alex to help her with the zipper.
Alex was looking down at her, his expression unreadable.
Alex was lounging with one shoulder against the wall on the other side of the family room when Carmen walked in.
Alex was no ordinary man.
Alex was on the window seat when she returned, gazing out at the night.
Alex was pacing the room when she returned.
Alex was removing supper from the oven when she walked into the kitchen.
Alex was romantic enough to understand the sentimental significance of the home she had inherited.
Alex was secretive and he did like to be in control.
Alex was sitting in their room the last night they were at the hacienda.
Alex was supposed to be sterile, but they had been wrong about that.
Alex was ten times the man Señor Medena would ever be.
Alex was uneasy because he and his biological father had never seen eye to eye.
Alex was watching her intently.
Alex was watching her, his expression unreadable.
Alex wasn't buying an heir.
Alex wasn't happy right now.
Alex wasn't interested in Dulce.
Alex wasn't much help, though.
Alex wasn't paying a stranger to give him an heir.
Alex watched her fill the container and put the lid on.
Alex will be home soon and I have to get supper on.
Alex wore a light blue sweater that accentuated his dark complexion and Jonathan was dressed likewise.
Alex would be upset, but what could she do?
Alex would make the misery go away.
Alex would never cheat - not on someone he respected and admired more than anyone he knew.
Alex wouldn't lie, but if he was given enough time to think about it, he could certainly evade the issue.
Alex, I'm going to look at a house with your father.
Alex, why were you with Tessa all evening?
Alex's head jerked up and his jaw dropped.
Alex's mouth twisted into a wry smile and the dark eyes that sought hers held a trace of humor.
All eyes were on Alex as he mounted.
And if Alex refuses the inheritance?
And now she was even resenting Alex for telling his father.
And then there was Alex's pride.
And yet, Katie and Alex were close siblings now in spite of their age difference.
Another way he was like Alex.
As for Alex, he likes to control people.
As his fingers laced through hers, she opened her eyes and found Alex watching her.
As proud as she was of Jonathan, it was Alex who stayed on her mind for a long time after the phone call.
As she glanced up, Morino and Alex started down the stairs, the tall lanky foreman taking two at a time.
At any rate, Alex joined forces with his father in the request for a DNA test.
At best, Alex would be courteous to him.
At the moment he looked so much like Alex.
Bill was family because he was married to Alex's sister.
But then, Alex had always been fluent in pretty talk.
But then, Alex hadn't mentioned his family to her, either.
By the way, neither Alex nor I drink.
Carmen and Alex hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for all the family they had in Arkansas.
Carmen carried the basket of eggs to the counter beside the sink and watched as Alex took the lid off the roasting pan.
Carmen climbed off Alex's lap and took Destiny's soft little hand in hers.
Carmen found Alex relaxing in a chair next to the bed in their room.
Carmen glanced at Alex again.
Carmen glanced at Alex, but he either didn't notice her attention, or he was avoiding her eyes.
Carmen glanced up at Alex and he shrugged.
Carmen glanced up at Alex.
Carmen had always looked forward to evening when Alex returned from work, but she was doubly relieved for the evening hours now.
Carmen hesitated, catching Alex's eye.
Carmen kicked Alex under the table.
Carmen leaned against the nursery window, gazing at them in awe - Alex at her side.
Carmen met a playful mocking gaze that reminded her of Alex.
Carmen refrained from looking at Alex or displaying the shock she felt at the introduction of two more siblings he had never mentioned - an entire family.
Carmen rubbed her sore neck and searched the room for Alex again, but didn't find him.
Carmen sat down, but Alex remained standing.
Carmen sat one side of the bed and Alex on the other, each holding a tiny hand.
Carmen set Destiny on the floor and then sat down beside Alex.
Carmen shifted her attention to Señor Medena, who was focused on Alex at the moment.
Carmen shot a glance at Alex, who was giving his meal undue attention.
Carmen stiffened and looked up at Alex, but he found something interesting outside to look at.
Carmen sucked in her breath and looked up at Alex.
Carmen was looking at someone behind the camera and Alex was looking at a girl who stood about five feet from him.
Carmen was up first, showering and dressing before Alex woke.
Carmen watched with Destiny while they waited anxiously for Alex.
Certainly she wanted to feel special to Alex - and did.
Communicating feelings with Alex wasn't always easy.
Consequently, it made more sense to submit to Alex than argue with him.
Considering her own feelings about Alex, and the fact that he was a lot like his father, it wasn't hard to imagine that his mother never got over Señor Medena.
Destiny glanced up at Carmen from her elevated chair at the table and then her attention swung back to Alex.
Destiny sat on Carmen's lap and Alex held her arm while the pediatric nurse inserted an IV.
Destiny stared at Alex over Carmen's shoulder and Jonathan was so focused on Alex that he nearly ran into Alondra.
Did Alex know Katie carried this burden?
Did Alex think about that aspect?
Did he arrange to have Alex out of the way, or was he simply taking advantage of the situation?
Don't treat me that way, Alex.
Don't you feel overwhelmed by it? she asked Alex.
Dulce and Alex had such a strange relationship.
Dulce looked nothing like Alex.
Dulce motioned to Carmen from a hallway, so Carmen told Alex to take the children up and she would be up shortly.
Eleven months earlier Alex had her bred to a handsome Appaloosa stud in Indiana - via AI.
Even Alex never held her so close.
Even so, Alex wasn't back by the time she got out.
Even so, she caught Alex watching her with a strange expression several times.
Felipa guided them to Alex and Jonathan.
Felipa turned excitedly to Alex.
Finally Alex kissed her neck and released her, stepping away as he spoke.
Finally she spotted him, plastered against the fence, watching Alex.
First of all, I married Alex because I love him.
Five years ago that day she had met Alex.
For a moment her heart beat overtime and it looked as though she might fall, but Alex smoothly caught her and stepped around, covering her fumbling so well that no one appeared to notice.
For another moment she hesitated, and then joined Alex.
For some reason she had always thought Alex would adjust quickly to any lifestyle.
For the remainder of the trip to the ranch, Alex remained in a good mood.
From the corner of her eye, she saw Alex watching her.
Getting no response from Alex, he shrugged and turned to his desk.
Glancing down at Alex, she smiled.
Gosh Alex, didn't you realize that all this silence was already troubling me?
Has Alex told you about the party?
He even tried to get custody of Alex.
He must understand what Alex had been through.
He probably thought that she married Alex to realize her dream.
He said Alex was the kind of man who would crawl into bed with a woman on the first date.
He spoke so clearly and with such conviction that Carmen wondered if he was thinking about Alex.
He was right, to a degree It isn't the past that I'm pitching you, Alex.
Her anxious gaze went from Carmen to Alex and back again.
Her attitude wasn't as Alex had said, 'sour grapes', and he knew it.
Her beef was with Dulce - and maybe Alex.
Her fingers encountered Alex's as he assisted her.
His father died shortly after Alex was born, so I never met either of them.
His gaze shifted back to Alex.
How do they feel about your father offering the estate to Alex?
How much money did Alex have?
I can see why Alex fell so hard for you.
I can talk, Alex said, his voice still firm but gentle.
I did not know Alex would drink it.
I don't have to defend myself against Alex.
I guess it does sound dull when I talk about it, but it's never dull to me, and Alex seems to be happy with things.
I guess my life isn't very interesting to other people, but Alex and I like the way we live.
I know, but now Alex is sick.
I lost track of time until Alex came along and revived my interest in the ranch.
I think Alex makes a concentrated effort to drive his father crazy.
I think I'll join Alex right now.
I think maybe Alex married you to get away from his family.
I think that's why Alex feels the way he does about money.
I think they are all having fun with Alex.
I used to work with Alex as a Jr.
I want this baby as much as you do, Alex.
I will take care of Alex.
I won't say anything to Alex about it.
If Alex felt the need to protect her from Gerald, maybe she shouldn't be dancing with him.
If Alex forgave his father, would he want to return to that lifestyle?
If Alex had known he had a son, things would have been different.
If Alex knew that, he gave no indication - and she had no intention of telling him.
If Alex liked being in control, and she liked him being in control, then there was no problem.
If Alex needed help, he wouldn't ask her for it.
If he knew who Alex really was, he probably knew more than Alex did.
If he thought Alex was warming to him, he saw more than she did.
If it's something we simply can't afford, that's one thing, but we should be encouraging things like this, Alex.
If Katie hadn't disclosed that incident to her before she met Alex, would he have revealed that facet of his past?
If only Alex could talk to his father that way.
If she was invited, it was as a guest of Alex, so he would tell her when and if he decided to go.
If that Alex returned to his roots, there was no reason she couldn't be at his side.
If you mention his name to Alex, you'll find out why she feels that way.
In a way, Carmen and Alex had adopted a family.
In any case, Alex hadn't actually concealed his financial status.
In any case, Alex might not be happy with her old-fashioned ideas.
In business transactions Alex was frugal with his money, but when it came to his family, he was generous.
In the background she heard Alex ask him who he was talking to.
In the darkness, Alex found her and pulled her into his arms.
In the sea of faces, she didn't see Alex.
It crossed her mind that Alex might be more than uncomfortable in these surroundings.
It really ticked Alex off.
It was a picture taken at the party and the focus was on Carmen and Alex.
It was Alex who talked her into the IVF, but what did it matter?
It was hard to say whether Alex was withholding facts so she couldn't contest his decisions or simply because he thought she did not need to know.
It was how she felt about Alex.
It was nice having Alex home all day and having the family together, but all good things come to an end.
It was probably the first money, other than the air fares, Señor Medena had been able to spend on Alex - and even then he had to do it through Felipa.
It was something Alex didn't need to know.
It was the middle of the day, and Alex never took a nap.
It was the perfect opportunity to talk to Alex about their finances.
Jonathan asked Alex excitedly as they joined Carmen and Felipa.
Jonathan glanced up at Alex, who met his gaze sternly.
Jonathan grinned and Carmen glanced at Alex.
Jonathan was staring out the window and Alex was playing with Destiny.
Jonathan was up early and ready to go, so Alex hurriedly showered and dressed.
Katie arrived an hour later to pick up Jonathan and Destiny, and thirty minutes later Carmen and Alex were in the car headed for the airport.
Later she remembered that Alex had asked her to call him if there was any change.
Leaving her thoughts behind, she started up the hill to meet Alex.
Like Alex, he saw the logic in surrogacy, as did Bill.
Like Alex, it was impossible to guess what was going on in his mind by the expression on his face.
Maybe it was good for them - I don't know, but I don't think it's going to be good for you - or Alex.
Maybe Señor Medena was trying to ingratiate himself with Alex.
Maybe she was right, and if Alex hadn't been such a perfect husband in every other way, she might have done it.
Mom and Dad named Alex after her.
More than likely Alex didn't want to hear any more about danger, though.
Morino's uncomfortable gaze shifted from Señor Medena to Alex, and then to Carmen, but he said nothing.
Most people would have said it was difficult for Alex.
Never had she seen Alex so hostile - not even with Josh.
No matter how sorry Alex was for what happened, or how many times he apologized or tried to make up for it, he couldn't remove the hurt.
No one could deny that Alex was a devoted husband and father.
No wonder Alex hadn't said anything about it.
No, it is a welcome home party - for you and Alex.
Of course, Alex didn't have any gray hair yet, and his lips were fuller - more defined.
Of course, she knew Alex well enough now to know he didn't like people to hand out information about him.
Okay, we've already established that Alex is secretive.
On the other hand, Alex exuded confidence.
On the other hand, Alex needed to be in a position where he was forced to actually talk to his father.
On the other hand, how could Alex be a positive influence if his Uncle truly felt that way?
On the other hand, Katie had flatly refused to provide some information because she said Alex wouldn't want her to tell.
On the way back to the house, Alex offered to take them to the gulf for a family outing.
Once inside, she locked the door and ordered Destiny to stay in the house while she called Alex.
One day they were sitting at the table working on coloring books when Alex came home early.
One of the most appealing things about Alex was his confidence.
Other than an infatuation with Josh before she met Alex, there had been no one else.
Partly because of the way he worded things, but mostly because he tried to mask his emotions - like Alex.
Please don't be this way, Alex.
Probably because he didn't know how to handle the situation - and Alex always wanted to be in control.
Pulling Alex's pillow from the bed, Carmen caught the faint whiff of his cologne.
Remembering what Felipa had said about the girls being out of a home if Alex refused the inheritance, she smiled.
Right now she also wished Alex was here.
Señor Medena asked Carmen and Alex to come to his office with him.
Señor Medena eyed Carmen thoughtfully, but like Alex, there was no way of knowing what was on his mind.
Señor Medena folded his hands under his chin and studied Alex thoughtfully.
Señor Medena gazed up at Alex sadly.
Señor Medena glanced at Carmen and then back at Alex.
Señor Medena leaned back in his chair, watching Alex.
Señor Medena looked at Alex.
Señor Medena was watching Alex thoughtfully, but Alex seemed to be unaware of his attention.
Señor Medena was watching Alex, but from the corner of her eye Carmen could see Alex was looking out the window.
Señor Medena's attention shifted back and forth between Dulce and Alex, but neither offered any explanation.
Seven o'clock came and went without Alex.
She and Dad would have loved Alex.
She couldn't be with Destiny and Alex at the same time.
She glanced up and found Alex watching her intently.
She grinned up at Alex as they left the room to go downstairs for breakfast.
She had assumed Alex was, but... she needed to look at his files.
She helped Destiny into her chair and smiled thanks to Alex as he held hers.
She hugged both Alex and Carmen.
She longed to be with that Alex.
She nodded, searching the room again for Alex.
She pushed away from Alex, removing her hand from her mouth.
She ran the bath water for Destiny and helped her into the tub with her toy before rejoining Alex.
She said they were both supportive of her when Alex was born.
She selected an off-the-shoulder lilac colored sun dress that Alex liked.
She should discuss all this with Alex.
She shouldn't have encouraged Alex to come down here.
She showered and changed into her new nightgown, but Alex was still downstairs when she crawled into bed.
She slept so soundly that she didn't wake when Alex returned.
She snickered at the unintentional pun and Alex frowned, his gaze an unspoken question.
She squeezed Alex's hand.
She stepped closer to Alex, her hands balled into fists at the end of stiff arms.
She thinks Alex is abandoning us.
She turned to find Alex smiling down at her.
She was beginning to see why Alex wasn't impressed with Señor Medena.
She was cleaning the coffee pot and Alex was reclining in a chair at the table, enjoying the last cup of coffee.
She was faintly aware when they reached home and Alex carried her to their bed.
She was slicing some left over pork roast for a recipe tomorrow when Alex walked in and announced that Destiny and Jonathan were asleep.
She was still awake an hour later when Alex came through the door.
She wasn't looking forward to being in the room with Alex right now - especially so with the children there to listen.
Shutting the door after her, Alex reached for Carmen.
Since his current office was directly across from their bedroom, it seemed a better place for babies that Alex said could be born early.
Six counting Alex's stallion.
Slowly carrying the full cups into the living room, she handed one to Alex.
So I say the horses and chickens are mine and Alex says the other animals are his.
Some day maybe I will find someone like Alex.
Someone from the church or clinic must have been by and brought it for Alex.
Something drew her attention to Jonathan, who was watching Alex intently.
Sometimes Alex and Jonathan play soccer, and sometimes we all go for a ride in the buggy.
Sometimes Alex comes home for lunch and we eat together.
Sometimes the way Alex looked at him when he was talking - times when he was actually listening to him - it seemed to her that he felt that close bond.
Speaking of which, where was Alex?
Still, Alex had presented the issue as responsibility, not money.
Still, Alex had taken ownership for what he had done.
Still, Alex might be getting worse.
Still, Alex was a good salesman, I guess.
Still, all the information Katie provided created a clearer picture of why Alex acted the way he did at home.
Still, by the time they returned, Alex looked exhausted.
Still, life with Alex was romance.
Still, the romancing was so much a part of him that it was as if he wasn't even Alex.
Surely Alex wasn't blind to the manipulation going on with intent to keep him in Texas.
Thanks to Alex, that chore had been turned into a simple twist of a knob.
That didn't sound like Alex.
That evening Alex and Dulce were standing in the entrance room.
That night after Jonathan was in bed, Carmen turned to Alex.
That night as they prepared for bed, she approached Alex about it.
That was a double-edged hurt, though, because Alex adored his adoptive father.
That was one way Alex had followed her lead.
The Alex she knew loved her and the children.
The Alex she met and fell in love with was confident and generally happy.
The day before they were scheduled to leave, Alex came home from work and asked to see the tickets.
The door opened and Alex stepped into the room.
The kitchen was open all the time, but Alex didn't drink - or never had to her knowledge.
The memory was poignant, overshadowed by events that took place after she told Alex she was expecting.
The next thing she knew, Alex was shaking her awake and telling her they were changing planes.
The ultra sound photo brought back a vivid memory of Alex watching the screen as the baby moved in her womb.
The way he did it reminded her of Alex.
Their welcome to Alex appeared to be genuine.
Then again, maybe he was still defending his fight for Alex.
There had been two cancellations on a flight and Alex grabbed them.
There was no reason Alex shouldn't tell his father.
These babies might not be in her womb, but they did belong to Alex.
They ate and then she put the remaining food in the refrigerator for Alex.
They circled the room twice before a hand reached up and tapped Alex on the shoulder.
They even agreed to take care of the animals while Alex and Carmen took their first vacation.
They moved Alex's office upstairs and began work on the nursery.
They must have been close, and yet, to the best of her memory, Alex had not spoken of Gerald.
They were so synchronized and fluid that Carmen asked Alex if they danced often.
This is how Alex teaches you?
This is not enough for Alex to support?
This wasn't the Alex she knew.
To be fair, his father hadn't made things any better by offering money to Alex and not his sister.
Waiting until they were out of view from the men at the corral, Carmen rode up beside Alex.
Was that why Alex didn't want to talk to her about it?
What a complicated situation Alex had been born into.
What did you really think when you found out Alex was a Mexican?
What would Alex have done if she had talked?
Whatever the case, Mary questioned anything that might indicate discord between Carmen and Alex.
Whatever the issue was, the conflict between Alex and Dulce remained.
When Alex approached Carmen about giving Tessa some money, she said it was up to him, but keep in mind that the issue could have been something like drugs.
When Alex came home Destiny crawled into his lap.
When Alex came home that evening, Carmen told him about it.
When Alex came home that evening, Jonathan was in his room painting and Destiny was topping off her nap.
When Alex came home that night she had supper ready.
When Alex came in that evening, he announced that he was making another trip to Texas.
When Alex gave her a stern look, her hostile gaze shifted to her plate.
When Alex lowered her to the ground, she jerked her hand free and marched off to the house.
When Alex returned to the table, he sat in the chair Carmen held for him.
When Alex walked through the door, they were standing by the table, waiting on him.
When her attention came back to Alex, he was watching Jonathan.
When Morino rode far enough ahead so that he couldn't hear their conversation, Carmen finally spoke to Alex.
When Señor Medena introduced the girl as his daughter, Carmen caught her breath and looked at Alex for an explanation.
When she didn't respond, Alex looked up.
When she glanced at Alex, he was watching her intently.
When she got to the room, Alex was sitting on the love seat reading a newspaper.
When she woke, shortly before Alex arrived, she played quietly with a doll while Carmen prepared supper.
When the bed sagged on the other side, she realized the sound was Alex changing into his night clothes.
When the kids were settled in their room, she turned on Alex.
When they arrived at the hospital, Alex was pacing.
When they reached their destination, Alex pulled her aside and gently corrected her.
When they turned around, Alex was still on the horse.
When we were in Texas, I got the feeling that Señor Medena loved Alex - that he was saddened by the way Alex rejected him.
With Alex back at work and Jonathan at school, her attention turned to the nursery.
With everything ready, they sat on the window seat and watched for Alex.
Work continued on the nursery on weekends when Alex was home.
Your father loves Alex, doesn't he?