Hazel's expression grew stern for a moment at Francisco's words, but she quickly masked it. Francisco leaned closer, his eyes searching hers. Hazel pressed her lips together, not having expected him to say something like that.

Making herself appear more composed, Hazel asked, "Family...?"

"Yes," Hazel hesitated, "but don't you think we need to know each other a bit more first?"

She touched Francisco's chest and looked up at him. Family? The idea had never crossed her mind; ...