With quivering fingers, Alexis concluded the cigarette just as Leonel reappeared, extinguishing it neatly in the ashtray.

The door closed softly.

Detecting the scent of smoke, Leonel looked up to find Alexis standing there.

"Alexis!"

"You had a history with her, didn't you?" Alexis inquired gently, “Was it your first or your last? Can you share that with me?"