Reyes stood up from the couch, where he and Christine had been sitting, and walked over to the door. He opened it, expecting to see one of his staff members or perhaps a delivery person. But to his surprise, he saw his mother standing in the doorway.

Reyes was shocked. He hadn't expected to see his mother at this time of night. Christine, sensing something was amiss, quickly sat up straight in her chair as Reyes' mother entered the room.

"Mom, what are you doing here?" Reyes asked, trying to compose himself. "What's going on?"

His mother looked frazzled and worried. "Reyes, I'm sorry to show up unannounced like this,...