Surprise hit him when he rolled up to the courthouse gate and there she was, stepping out of a white ride across from his. It was the woman he'd been itching to see.

They hadn't crossed paths in ages and it seemed Alexis had shed some pounds.

As Alexis shut her car door, she spotted Leonel too. He was itching to hop out and have a chat with him but she beelined into the courthouse without a glance back.

"Hey, hold up, Alexis!" Leonel called out, scrambling after her.

Hearing his voice, Alexis halted. Leonel slowed his stride, almost like he was scared of spooking her. He got within arm's reach, ready to say his piece, but words failed him. He didn't know where to begin.