After his mom passes away from a terrible accident, Carlos heads home to Tres Reynas for the funeral -- and to reunite with his brother. Given he left after his parents abandoned him for coming out, it's not a homecoming he's looking forward to.<br><br>Once home, he learns a neighbor wants to steal his family's ranch, and his brother is considering selling it. Determined not to let the ranch be lost, Carlos works to save it -- with unexpected help from the handsome, rugged Eugenio.<br><br>But Carlos can't seem to focus, especially with his mother's image seeming to haunt the ranch mirrors, like she's trying to tell him something -- or maybe like he's just losing his mind.

Espejos

“Well, if she is, it wasn’t in that.” Beto’s tone was still flat, but his eyes showed a deep sadness. “I can see why you would be feeling that way, to see those words come at you like that. I didn’t even get a letter, and the amount of guilt I have is horrible.”


“We still need to decide what to do,” the doctor interjected.


“I’m not going anywhere. I can’t be forced to if I don’t want it.” Carlos screamed.


“Calm down. It will be okay. The doctor is only here to help.” Eugenio said while putting his arms around Carlos. Beto looked them both over. A small scowl appeared on his face, but it quickly vanished. He was relieved that neither Carlos nor Eugenio caught it.


“You could try to sanction him, if you are concerned he is a danger to himself or others.”


“Will you stop talking about me like I’m not in the room!” Carlos said, raising his voice once again.


Chapter 26