"Sean, wake up!" Maria whispered in his ear while she was kneeling next to him.

Sean was still sleepy. "It's way too early."

"Get the fuck up, boy!" she said in a forcing voice drumming on his shoulder.

"Yeah, yeah." Sean yawned and stretched his body. He went to the bathroom to pee and brush his teeth. He was till curious about the surprise she had for him.

When he left the bathroom Maria was talking softly on the phone. Sean sat down on the couch.

"Yes, he's ready!" she's looking at Sean. She sat down next to him still handing him her phone. "Sean, here's someone who wants to talk to you." Sean took the phone and Maria caressed his arm and smiled.

"Yes, this is Sean!" He heard a loud scream at the other end of the line.

"Sean, is that really you?"

"Daniel?" Sean recognized his voice. "Daniel! Oh my god!" His voice was shaking.

Maria went to her bedroom and closed the door. She wanted to give them some privacy.

"Daniel. How are you? Is everything ok?" Sean was still worrying about his little brother.

"Yes, Sean. I'm with Grandma and Grandpa. Mom wants to come too tomorrow. Sean, I got a puppy. She's all brown and her name is Pancake." Daniel was talking so fast that Sean couldn't catch everything he was telling him. He started to sob quietly holding his hand in front of his mouth. He doesn't want to ruin Daniel's Christmas. "Sean? How are you? Where are you? Have you found Dad's garage? How is the beach in Puerto Lobos?"

"I'm fine by now, Daniel. I'm with my friend Maria. She cares about me and gave me a place to live. I have been in Puerto Lobos for a while and found Dad's garage. But I'm currently living in Hermosillo. Maybe you can check it on Google Maps."

Sean was so relieved to know that Daniel is alright. He is with his Claire and Stephen. Sean closed his eyes to listen to Daniel. He almost forgot how his voice sounded. Sean and Daniel were talking about an hour and shared their latest stories.

"Grandma and Grandpa send greetings. They want to talk to you next time too. You have to call Lyla too. She was so worried about you."

"I was worried about her too. I will call her as soon as possible." Sean shivered.

"Ok. Grandma says we need to stop for now. But we can talk later, right Sean – promise?!"

"Of course, enano! As soon as I can! I love you, Daniel!"

"I love you too, Sean! I miss you." Daniel hung up. Sean was crying. He didn't want to but couldn't help it. He didn't cry out of sadness rather that relief. His concerns about Daniels well-being disappeared.

Maria entered the room. She hugs him tightly. "Everything is alright, Sean. I'm here for you." Sean was crying in her arms.