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

“Don’t worry. I’m about to cry hard too,” Carlos said, looking through the open window.


Beto turned to face him, teary eyes and all. “Well, I guess this is see you soon. Take care of yourself—and Eugenio. You guys are perfect together.”


“Take care of yourself too. Be safe on the road.”


“Hey, I’ve been driving longer than you.”


“Okay, no advice. Maybe one piece: just don’t pick up any hitchhikers along the way. Even if they are hot.”


“Well, I better move away from the window or else I’ll never get rid of you.”


“Wait, just one more thing.” Beto reached over to one of the bags and pulled out a locket. It was the one Elena always wore. “This was Mami’s. I was going to keep it, but I think you might treasure it more. Open it.”


Carlos did and almost dropped it when he saw the pictures inside. He reached in and gave Beto a final hug. “Go before I decide I won’t miss you anymore.”


Chapter 42