Maria always saw people as more than they saw themselves and she had seen Alex really blossom when they were in New York together and away from his oppressive family. She didn't love him being in the same area as them right now, but she would support him and hide him if she had to. His father pissed her off, but she did her best to be cordial around him.
She finished speaking to the the coordinator and put in their song choice plus another song for her before she caught Alex looking over at her. She waved back before moving to go grab another round of drinks at the bar and then back to their table, "Find anything?"