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

“There has to be another copy. Even if we have to tear up every floor board, we’ll find it,” Carlos said, hugging them both tight. “I just hope we can find it in the next two days.”


Beto got up again, his eyes red from crying but smiling with relief. It was a big weight to be lifted off him, and he was happy he had his brother with him during this. “It’s late though. We should just go to sleep and try again in the morning.” He began to walk towards the door.


“Not so fast,” Carlos said, stopping Beto. “We still need to talk about that paper.”


Beto turned to Eugenio. “Rip it up when you get the chance. And I’m sorry I put you in that position.”


“So, you don’t think I’m crazy anymore?” Carlos asked.


“No, I still think you are crazy, though I won’t make you sign.”19


Chapter 36