When she arrived back at the Schultz’s home - because that’s who they were now, ‘the Schultz’ not the family she needed - her uncle and aunt were waiting. Mandy was still out, probably with Jose. But whoever was there, she was sure a thunderstorm was about to make landfall.
“You have the nerve to come back here? After running away with a man, just like your shameless mother!” Shouted Betty, livid, jumping out the sofa.
Patrick, usually the diplomat, joined in: “Are you crazy, Alessa? How could you sleep with Jose’s uncle? Is there any misunderstanding? Just go and explain to Jose and old Sterling, and tell them it’s nothing between you and Brian.”
Alessa clenched her fists. “No misunderstanding. Jose and I couldn’t be together anymore.”
Betty pointed her finger at her: “Did you hear th
