“What did you decide?” Aléjandro asked once we were on the plane and in the air on our way home.

“Let me ask you: what is your impression of Gerardo Ruiz?”

“He’s an arrogant prick. It revolts him to have to deal with me instead of Padre.”

“Was he at least respectful?”

Aléjandro nodded. “As he was at dinner.”

“Did you notice how he did all the talking? Liliana barely said two words throughout the meal.”

“She’s ...