Nico
Alex had been looking for the laugh just as much, if not more, than the disappearance of Nico’s phone and she was gratified when she got both. Dropping her hand from his eyes, she ruffled his hair. “And as much as I admire your work ethic and am so impressed by your success,” there was a hint of warmth in her voice, on the cusp of playful but entirely sincere, otherwise, “you’re forgetting that I can be a huge hypocrite. Work things? Those still exist on a Friday night surrounded by your family? Are you sure about that?”
In the next moment, her look of mock confusion gave way to an affectionate smile. “I’ve missed you, too. I’m really glad that you’re here. How is everything?”