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Chapter 12
Gonzalo woke up feeling different than the day before. He took a quick shower and went to Tommy's room. Yaya Elena was about to visit the little angel when she saw Gonzalo entered the room. Quietly, she approached the door and watched as Gonzalo pick Tommy up and play with him.
"Hola pequeño, did you sleep well?" Yaya Elena heard him talk to Tommy. The little boy's face is full of wonder. He's trying to recognize Gonzalo.
"You have your mother's eyes. Full of emotions, but with the hint of devilishness." He said, smiling. Yaya Elena never saw Gonzalo smiled since the day his wife and son died.
"You can take them out, you know. Maybe out of town." Yaya Elena finally announced herself.
"I'm thinking of the same thing, actually," Gonzalo admitted. "What do you think of the Caribbean?"
"That's a great idea. I'm sure Patricia would love to see the Caribbean sea." Yaya Elena excitedly said.
"Great!" Gonzalo replied smiling. He passed Tommy
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